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AF61 HBL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,147 mi
Last recorded143,147 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 143,147 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (doughnut) next to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,147 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (doughnut) next to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,685 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 135,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 123,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,139 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 115,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,429 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 60,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,317 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 HBL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HBL, 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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AF61 HBL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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