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AF11 XEV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,174 mi
Last recorded136,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,975 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,975 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,974 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,604 miles

Front Exhaust clamp in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wire sensor wire fouling on driveshaft

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 74,925 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 62,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XEV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

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

Is AF11 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XEV 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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