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AC09 RJC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,328 mi
Last recorded191,328 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 RJC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 191,328 miles

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

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

tpms light staying on

Fail 15 Sep 2026 191,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

tpms light staying on

Pass 21 Aug 2025 181,453 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine undertray and n/s/f wheel arch covers missing

Fail 21 Aug 2025 181,453 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine undertray and n/s/f wheel arch covers missing

Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 168,965 miles

Front tpms light on

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 168,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tpms light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 163,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

under tray damaged and low

Fail 13 May 2022 163,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

under tray damaged and low

Pass 14 May 2021 156,583 miles

Wipers Smearing

Pass 27 May 2020 150,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,871 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,818 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear break pads look low

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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AC09 RJC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AC09 RJC, 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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AC09 RJC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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