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AK11 BZS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,153 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 134,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,042 miles

offside rear tyre flat spotting.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,895 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,946 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 BZS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK11 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

AK11 BZS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is AK11 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 BZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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