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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV61BWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,772 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,339 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,336 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024 2 Jul 202629 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,335 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,634 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022 2 Jul 202614 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,184 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021 2 Jul 20269 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,294 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 2 Jul 20269 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,547 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,206 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 2 Jul 202620 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,602 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres low
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,004 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV61BWC was registered on 2011-10-19
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