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A1 VJR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 127,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,886 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,689 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,268 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,672 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,150 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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A1 VJR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A1 VJR, 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 A1 VJR registered?

A1 VJR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is A1 VJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VJR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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