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AF61 PXS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,949 mi
Last recorded111,949 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,160 miles

Minor cuts to front outer tyre walls

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,031 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Engine covers & under trays fitted, preventing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,031 miles

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

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Engine covers & under trays fitted, preventing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,358 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges & wearing low.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Smoke meter not triggered for MOT emissions test.

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & starting to wear low.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,755 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 PXS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

AF61 PXS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AF61 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 PXS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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