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AF61 HZA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,528 mi
Last recorded160,528 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 160,528 miles

Front excessive oil leak !

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025 160,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front excessive oil leak !

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,256 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 148,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,471 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 129,471 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 122,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,581 miles

both rear tyres wearing very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,on 2mm now.

stone chips to windscreen zone a and b within 10mm diameter.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 112,580 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres wearing very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,on 2mm now.

stone chips to windscreen zone a and b within 10mm diameter.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,217 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belts. check installation feels loose.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,078 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,106 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

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 HZA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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