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AF61 HYK

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner brake pads getting low

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 143,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,934 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when rear fog light is on (4.3.3 (b))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,834 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,860 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear prop-shaft rubber coupling starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HYK is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

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

Is AF61 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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