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AF11 LKV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 141,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 134,329 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,322 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear, tyres perishing/cracking through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,289 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 102,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,290 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

emissions not detected at test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,485 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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AF11 LKV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF11 LKV, 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 AF11 LKV registered?

AF11 LKV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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