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AJ11 EVT

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,380 mi
Last recorded206,380 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 EVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 206,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 192,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 183,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 99,419 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (cords showing) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2020 152,694 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 89,009 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,181 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,196 miles

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

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 EVT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AJ11 EVT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is AJ11 EVT safe to buy?

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