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AF61 HYV

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,975 mi
Last recorded141,975 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 141,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 140,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 131,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and worn badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and worn badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoured slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has very slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad sensor wire. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoured slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has very slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,883 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,921 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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 HYV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White 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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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