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AF11 XEP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,844 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads low

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 81,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deep cut in tread 255/4017 (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads low

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2016 69,401 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing water

Fail 23 Apr 2016 69,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly smearing water

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,395 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,965 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 XEP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

AF11 XEP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is AF11 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XEP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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