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AA61 SYD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 SYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 151,082 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,883 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 92,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,252 miles

undercovers fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' repaired (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AA61 SYD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA61 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA61 SYD registered?

AA61 SYD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is AA61 SYD safe to buy?

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