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AK11 YRJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 159,320 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

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

Offside front headlight bracket broken but still secure

Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,786 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

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

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

Offside front head light top brackets broke but light still secure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2023 110,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,355 miles

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

Run Flat tyre on N/S F, Non Run Flat on O/S/S

Fail 26 Aug 2022 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Run Flat tyre on N/S F, Non Run Flat on O/S/S

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,625 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 20 May 2015 44,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,593 miles

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

some cuts in rear tyres

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 YRJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YRJ, 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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AK11 YRJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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