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AF61 WCU

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 110,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,291 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,368 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 97,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 95,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 12 May 2023 95,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Fail 12 May 2023 95,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,979 miles

Offside Front fog light in operative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light in operative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,412 miles

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Fail 18 Dec 2019 84,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2018 74,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn large chunks of surface flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Offside 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 30 Nov 2017 66,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 24 Dec 2016 54,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,160 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 WCU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

AF61 WCU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AF61 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WCU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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