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AD61 VVJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,092 mi
Last recorded109,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake showing low reading

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,492 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,641 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,527 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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AD61 VVJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD61 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD61 VVJ registered?

AD61 VVJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AD61 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD61 VVJ have outstanding finance?

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