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AK60 ZSV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,151 mi
Last recorded182,151 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 182,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 182,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 169,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 157,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,872 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel & offside Parking brake has 1/2 efficiency, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & offside tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,626 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,545 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre pressure warning light on

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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AK60 ZSV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK60 ZSV, 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 AK60 ZSV registered?

AK60 ZSV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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