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AF11 XEM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,528 mi
Last recorded177,528 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear ALLOY WHEEL REPAIRED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 19 Dec 2023 177,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear ALLOY WHEEL REPAIRED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2022 163,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Dec 2021 151,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,835 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 XEM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

AF11 XEM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is AF11 XEM safe to buy?

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