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AF61 WDG

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,603 mi
Last recorded188,603 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 188,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 179,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 179,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 166,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,970 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,799 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,799 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 93,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 93,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,421 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 WDG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

AF61 WDG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AF61 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WDG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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