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AK61 FHU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 157,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,154 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,088 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,132 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,799 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear 2nd stop light inop

Pass 15 Apr 2017 82,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,089 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on both edges and perished

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on both edges and perished

Undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FHU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

AK61 FHU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is AK61 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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