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AF61 GYW

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 102,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

nail o/ s/f tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,106 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,098 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

The Vehicle Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2019 54,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

The Vehicle Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,975 miles

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

front tyres in poor condition

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 40,973 miles

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

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

front tyres in poor condition

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall inner edge splitting

Nearside bonnet catch not working correctly-advise repair

Offside Front offside front inner sidewalls splitting

front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,111 miles

Offside Rear has two nails in

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,228 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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AF61 GYW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF61 GYW, 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 AF61 GYW registered?

AF61 GYW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AF61 GYW safe to buy?

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