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AF11 ZXW

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 170,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 170,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 170,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brake shoes noisy when hand brake applied (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 163,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 158,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 151,646 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2022 151,634 miles

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

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,398 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,535 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,706 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZXW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

AF11 ZXW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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