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AJ11 CZP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 CZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 135,057 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 118,107 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 118,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 84,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 41,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,725 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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AJ11 CZP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CZP, 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 AJ11 CZP registered?

AJ11 CZP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is AJ11 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 CZP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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