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AF11 VVR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,579 mi
Last recorded159,579 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VVR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 159,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 146,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 122,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight play in n/s of inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2021 114,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 107,805 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 107,805 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,472 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 99,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted - unable to check seatbelt fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,784 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 VVR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc 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 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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