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MT11 AFA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,420 mi
Last recorded54,420 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 AFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 54,420 miles

Engine Body & Sill Covers On Vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2026 54,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine Body & Sill Covers On Vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread-worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 50,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread-worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 37,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,429 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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MT11 AFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MT11 AFA, 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 MT11 AFA registered?

MT11 AFA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is MT11 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 AFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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