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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD11FVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,777 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,777 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,120 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- cover sills shields
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024 5 Jun 202628 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,994 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,649 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs very poor on inner faces but not affecting brake results or efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,941 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202623 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,543 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 5 Jun 202621 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,701 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019 5 Jun 202618 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18 Runflat (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,204 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Steering system fouling steering rack gaiter fouling on antirollbar (2.2.D.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake discs worn/lipped
- covers fitted obstructing view
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,958 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 5 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,777 MI
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FD11FVL was registered on 2011-06-13
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