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AK61 CWE

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 127,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,062 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,244 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,697 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

small cuts to o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

small cuts to o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,834 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

both rear tyres low on tread

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 CWE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 CWE, 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

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What year was AK61 CWE registered?

AK61 CWE is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is AK61 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 CWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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