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AD11 APF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,057 mi
Last recorded182,057 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 APF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 182,057 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 182,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 162,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low and close to wear indicator. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield missing but unlikely to cause a fire.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm, worn low on outer edge and badly out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Moderate movement in both joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread badly out of shape on inner edge and low on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil level low.

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,564 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 99,561 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,728 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,935 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD11 APF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD11 APF, 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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AD11 APF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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