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AF61 HYH

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,143 mi
Last recorded138,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,143 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 131,678 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 128,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 107,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 93,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 80,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 80,891 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 80,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,438 miles

front number plate damaged

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 HYH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

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

Is AF61 HYH safe to buy?

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