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AK61 GUG

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,433 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 93,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,288 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,288 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,476 miles

Under cover and tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,156 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn from outer edge and also has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre heavily worn from outer edge and also has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

PIRELLI P ZERO RFT 225/35/R19(88Y)

PIRELLI P ZERO RFT 255/30/R19(91Y)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 25,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,720 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 GUG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

AK61 GUG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AK61 GUG safe to buy?

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