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AK11 BYU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,642 mi
Last recorded133,642 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 133,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,524 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 117,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,208 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,876 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,227 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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AK11 BYU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYU, 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

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What year was AK11 BYU registered?

AK11 BYU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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