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AJ11 DVU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,637 mi
Last recorded143,637 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 129,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 114,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 101,033 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 85,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 85,088 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,597 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 68,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 54,416 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,383 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 DVU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

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

Is AJ11 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 DVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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