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AF11 LNA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,645 miles

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 103,645 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,467 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LNA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

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

Is AF11 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LNA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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