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AK11 NHB

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,142 mi
Last recorded229,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 NHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 229,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 221,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 213,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 205,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 181,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 174,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 159,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,486 miles

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

excess noise from flywheel

Fail 31 May 2018 144,486 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,276 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,314 miles

Front Number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 76,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

AK11 NHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is AK11 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 NHB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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