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AF61 HBP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HBP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

AF61 HBP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AF61 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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