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AK11 DRV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 150,407 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 143,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 136,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 101,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.8mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 89,724 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 89,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,867 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,688 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 DRV 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 86.7%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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