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AJ11 FNL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,814 mi
Last recorded174,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,814 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2026 174,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 159,136 miles

handbrake play

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2025 159,122 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bushes worn- all marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake play

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,047 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover under -tray sheet fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2022 136,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover under -tray sheet fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 114,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,085 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,489 miles

All wheel rim edges damaged.

Fail 7 May 2015 36,484 miles

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

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

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

All wheel rim edges damaged.

Tyre size225/45/17

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 FNL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FNL, 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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AJ11 FNL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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