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AJ11 DHO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,821 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,292 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 37,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,181 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 DHO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

AJ11 DHO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is AJ11 DHO safe to buy?

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