CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ11 CZF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 CZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding calliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,531 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,985 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ11 CZF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AJ11 CZF, 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

How do I check the history of AJ11 CZF?

You can check the full history of AJ11 CZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ11 CZF registered?

AJ11 CZF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is AJ11 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 CZF 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 AJ11 CZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ11 CZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.