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AF61 VOA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge, suspect close to cords, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge, suspect close to cords, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,471 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 VOA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

AF61 VOA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AF61 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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