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AJ11 DFY

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,152 miles

Central engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 127,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 126,633 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 123,209 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,620 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,485 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,485 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DFY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ11 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

AJ11 DFY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is AJ11 DFY safe to buy?

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