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AF61 SXU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,832 mi
Last recorded202,832 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 202,832 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 191,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 177,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 177,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 160,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 156,285 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 146,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,242 miles

park brake imbalanced slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

park brake imbalanced slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,042 miles

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

prop shaft coupling, rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,509 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,181 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 SXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

AF61 SXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AF61 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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