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AF11 LVL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,214 mi
Last recorded187,214 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 187,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 183,229 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 179,008 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 179,008 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 173,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 159,351 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 159,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,742 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 144,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,240 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 95,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LVL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

AF11 LVL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AF11 LVL safe to buy?

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