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AF61 ZFY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 145,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,923 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 122,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZFY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

AF61 ZFY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is AF61 ZFY safe to buy?

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