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AF61 SXS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,119 mi
Last recorded149,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 149,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024 149,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexi joint replaced with new clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 139,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,414 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 134,400 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 131,022 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,666 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,666 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,000 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmissions too clean

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,430 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 SXS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

AF61 SXS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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