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AF61 HAA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,926 mi
Last recorded153,926 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HAA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,926 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,810 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 134,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,096 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 125,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2019 107,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,013 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 HAA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

AF61 HAA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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