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AK11 DNO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,539 mi
Last recorded142,539 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,825 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,825 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,063 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,315 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wheel alignment required

Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,563 miles

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

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 wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,187 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,981 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,228 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 DNO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

AK11 DNO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is AK11 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 DNO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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