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AK11 YRM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 YRM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,253 miles

Tinting film applied to front side windows

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front window tinting very dark

Offside Front window tinting very dark

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,700 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,040 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 YRM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

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

Is AK11 YRM safe to buy?

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