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AK11 NHP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,418 mi
Last recorded218,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 218,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

lower reading from offside parking brake

Fail 23 Oct 2025 218,411 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

lower reading from offside parking brake

Pass 12 Aug 2024 216,689 miles

Cover fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 211,893 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 211,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 202,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 187,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front wheels not fitted correctly( direction) tyres are ok

Pass 26 Aug 2020 172,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 166,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may require to attention (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 150,007 miles

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

underside tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 139,237 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both outer lower (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,831 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 NHP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

AK11 NHP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is AK11 NHP safe to buy?

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