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AF11 XHB

2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 46,118 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 46,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,819 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front suspension lower (back) arm balljoint boot some damage.

offside rear brakes showing some distortion.

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing.

rear brake pads 85% worn low.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,461 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 XHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze 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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

AF11 XHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is AF11 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XHB 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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