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AF11 XVR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XVR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 138,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 138,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,943 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 2 Feb 2024 115,943 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,378 miles

offside rear glass damaged

offside rear pad sensor wire rubbed on driveshaft

Pass 5 Mar 2022 95,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,895 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread nearside and offside (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

headlight switch deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,125 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,785 miles

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

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

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 XVR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

AF11 XVR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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