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AF11 UTW

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,496 miles

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,496 miles

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

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,548 miles

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

Washers weak ,recommend a repair

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,400 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 UTW 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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

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

Is AF11 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UTW 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.

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