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AD11 FWJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,771 mi
Last recorded140,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 140,771 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 140,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 123,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,197 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Undershields/Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,091 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,865 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some small chips in windscreen

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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AD11 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD11 FWJ, 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 AD11 FWJ registered?

AD11 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is AD11 FWJ safe to buy?

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