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AA09 DAY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 DAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 149,301 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,641 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2025 145,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 142,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,062 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 133,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,482 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 97,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,787 miles

engine cover and under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,787 miles

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

engine cover and under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,283 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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AA09 DAY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA09 DAY, 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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AA09 DAY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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