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AF61 YKE

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,215 mi
Last recorded81,215 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,581 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 YKE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

AF61 YKE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is AF61 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 YKE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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