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AF61 KVD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 81,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 76,870 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 73,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 69,643 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 68,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,597 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 63,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,011 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 KVD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 KVD registered?

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

Is AF61 KVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KVD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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