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AF61 KUV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,109 mi
Last recorded218,109 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 218,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 205,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 205,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 200,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 191,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 186,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 179,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 174,227 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 167,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 139,062 miles

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 KUV 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 90.9%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

AF61 KUV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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