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AF61 ZVT

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,504 mi
Last recorded160,504 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 160,504 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 147,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 135,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,670 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working inner and outer (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 110,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,395 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,748 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 ZVT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

AF61 ZVT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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