CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ11 KNN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,060 mi
Last recorded134,060 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 KNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,060 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,190 miles

Central Lower Body component slightly loose undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,226 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 77,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,149 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))

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 38,144 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,372 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 24,318 miles

Stone damage to front windscreen, zone B. Front brake discs, corroded.

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ11 KNN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 KNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ11 KNN?

You can check the full history of AJ11 KNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ11 KNN registered?

AJ11 KNN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is AJ11 KNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 KNN 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.

Does AJ11 KNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ11 KNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.