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AK61 AYH

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,752 mi
Last recorded133,752 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 131,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 126,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 126,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,213 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,988 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,668 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

heavy vibration on engine

under trays damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2020 89,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy vibration on engine

under trays damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,818 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,110 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,266 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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AK61 AYH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK61 AYH, 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 AK61 AYH registered?

AK61 AYH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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