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AD61 WNP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 140,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 140,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2022 113,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,441 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2020 100,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 90,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2016 73,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD61 WNP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD61 WNP, 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 AD61 WNP registered?

AD61 WNP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AD61 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 WNP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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