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MT11 AFU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,708 mi
Last recorded158,708 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 AFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,576 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))

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2023 150,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,525 miles

Nearside 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 27 Oct 2021 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Inner welding repair to alloy wheel rim x2

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,192 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,192 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,049 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,046 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 34,336 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 AFU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 MT11 AFU, 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 MT11 AFU registered?

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

Is MT11 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 AFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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