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AJ11 GEY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,035 mi
Last recorded42,035 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,035 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Foremost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 42,032 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Foremost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,533 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 GEY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

AJ11 GEY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is AJ11 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 GEY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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