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AK11 FXJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,816 miles

o/s/r shocker dust cover loose

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 18 Mar 2023 123,694 miles

cracking appearing between treads on rear tyres

only one horn working

Fail 18 Mar 2023 123,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracking appearing between treads on rear tyres

only one horn working

Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 118,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

plastic trays fitted to underside

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,809 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 FXJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

AK11 FXJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is AK11 FXJ safe to buy?

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