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AD61 WCJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 161,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2025 89,551 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,129 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,221 miles

emission to clean

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 40,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only and bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only and bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,205 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 WCJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AD61 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

AD61 WCJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is AD61 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 WCJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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