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AK61 FHR

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 121,845 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 121,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2025 112,113 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 111,882 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut and edge worn. @3mm. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,616 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,259 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,010 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,499 miles

front tyres low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,392 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 FHR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

AK61 FHR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is AK61 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FHR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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