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AF11 XEK

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,710 mi
Last recorded126,710 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 124,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Is under Sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,178 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 103,753 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills ( Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,778 miles

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

engine cover tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,446 miles

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2021 82,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,441 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,195 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 45,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,413 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 XEK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

AF11 XEK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AF11 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XEK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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