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AK11 VVO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,913 mi
Last recorded204,913 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 204,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 192,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 176,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 165,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,049 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarderline (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,220 miles

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

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 VVO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

AK11 VVO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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The MOT history for AK11 VVO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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