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AF11 LML

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 115,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,274 miles

Rear Both tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,526 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pads 75% worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pads 75% worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 48,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,372 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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 LML is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LML, 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 LML registered?

AF11 LML is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AF11 LML safe to buy?

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