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AF61 TNX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 146,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,438 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 142,347 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 130,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,474 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 120,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,537 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~3mm remaining. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~3mm remaining. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,701 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 TNX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

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

Is AF61 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 TNX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF61 TNX have outstanding finance?

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