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AK61 EVP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 EVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear traction arm front bush - n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 110,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo V-band (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2020 108,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip on screen

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,137 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,089 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat/nav mount on screen (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,750 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 EVP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

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

Is AK61 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 EVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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