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AK61 CVV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,746 mi
Last recorded142,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CVV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,746 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 142,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 135,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,482 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 62,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CVV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK61 CVV, 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 CVV?

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What year was AK61 CVV registered?

AK61 CVV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AK61 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 CVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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