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AK11 AHY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,840 mi
Last recorded171,840 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 AHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 171,840 miles

both rear shocks weeping oil

Pass 29 Nov 2024 162,933 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,871 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,488 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,488 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,900 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 82,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 72,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,422 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake pads starting to get low

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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AK11 AHY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AK11 AHY, 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 AK11 AHY registered?

AK11 AHY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is AK11 AHY safe to buy?

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