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AF61 ZFZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,172 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills /chassis/sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 144,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake has slight travel...

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake has slight travel...

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 131,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 126,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 120,742 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 112,997 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO GET READ OUT

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,731 miles

A repair has been carried out to the front window screen, but does have a damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,731 miles

A repair has been carried out to the front window screen, but does have a damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

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 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF61 ZFZ?

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What year was AF61 ZFZ registered?

AF61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 ZFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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