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AF05 LOW

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 76,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 25 Mar 2020 45,772 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,043 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture (run flat)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly perished (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,305 miles

covers fitted to engine to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,129 miles

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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AF05 LOW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF05 LOW, 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 AF05 LOW registered?

AF05 LOW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is AF05 LOW safe to buy?

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