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AF11 UTL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,649 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,474 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished around inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,098 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger emissions machine

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,623 miles

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 103,621 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,941 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight drag on nearside rear brake

slight wear in rear brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2020 98,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing low

slight drag on nearside rear brake

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,882 miles

Emissions to low to trigger emissions machine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,399 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks all around outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,837 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking around outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2016 84,344 miles

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,697 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,378 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 UTL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTL, 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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AF11 UTL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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