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AK11 NCY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,607 mi
Last recorded140,607 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,027 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,589 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,586 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,124 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

run out on front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,093 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,663 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 56,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NCY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

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

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