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AF11 YVM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 YVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,637 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 29,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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 YVM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

AF11 YVM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is AF11 YVM safe to buy?

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