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AF61 HAX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,987 mi
Last recorded104,987 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 68,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 65,902 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

parking Brake Result: Brake efficiency 20%. Minimum pass requirement = 16% It would appear that the OS braking system requires adjustment or repair

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,403 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,136 miles

exhaust clamp deteriorated but still secure

Pass 30 May 2018 52,808 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jun 2017 47,301 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking within tread. Cords NOT exposed at time of inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Park brake Lazy. Parking brake efficiency @ 20% met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair: 140 / 200L

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,041 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 43,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,023 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 HAX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF61 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

AF61 HAX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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