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AK61 DWW

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,075 mi
Last recorded161,075 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 161,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Pass 19 Sep 2025 156,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 156,528 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlams, faulty switch. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 149,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner dge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 143,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 140,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 138,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

tpm indicates fault

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,076 miles

tyre monitor light on

Fail 10 Sep 2019 128,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

tyre monitor light on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,808 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no obvious pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,525 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)

all discs and pas starting to get low

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 108,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

all discs and pas starting to get low

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,753 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,159 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 DWW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

AK61 DWW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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