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AK11 XVO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,016 mi
Last recorded166,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 166,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,449 miles

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2021 132,966 miles

All 4x tyres are bald on edges

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 113,297 miles

Nearside Front road wheel is showing wrong rotation

Pass 30 May 2017 106,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 93,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,944 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 XVO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

AK11 XVO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is AK11 XVO safe to buy?

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