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AF61 PXU

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 PXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 102,422 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,486 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,447 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,562 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 62,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle diff (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged view ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,895 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 56,531 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald inner edges

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 15,298 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 PXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

AF61 PXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AF61 PXU safe to buy?

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