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AK11 BFA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,932 mi
Last recorded111,932 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,947 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 92,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,883 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,883 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 74,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 69,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2016 62,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 47,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BFA, 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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AK11 BFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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