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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FD11FVN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Jul 2025
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,721 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,962 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear central brake hose ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 178,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear central brake hose ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,801 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,692 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge just ok at time of test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush only slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush only slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,602 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,525 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,069 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,687 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,677 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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FD11FVN was registered on 2011-07-12
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