CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF11 UTM

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UTM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,547 miles

Front Exhaust clamp defective - flexi

Fail 2 Apr 2026 106,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Seperated on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust clamp defective - flexi

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 101,549 miles

non runflat fitted to o/s/f, rest runflat

Fail 29 Apr 2025 101,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

non runflat fitted to o/s/f, rest runflat

Pass 20 Apr 2024 95,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 83,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,762 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 7 Mar 2021 81,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front exhaust flexi clamp cracked

Front wipers worn

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF11 UTM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTM, 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

How do I check the history of AF11 UTM?

You can check the full history of AF11 UTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF11 UTM registered?

AF11 UTM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is AF11 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UTM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF11 UTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF11 UTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.