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AF11 LVN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 138,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 134,419 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,961 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2022 117,665 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,336 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres ON LIMIT centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,755 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 LVN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF11 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF11 LVN registered?

AF11 LVN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is AF11 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LVN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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