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AK61 CVU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,066 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is low in the centre , tread 5mm 0.51 0.94mm 5mm

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,088 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,758 miles

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

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

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 CVU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK61 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK61 CVU?

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What year was AK61 CVU registered?

AK61 CVU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is AK61 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 CVU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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