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AJ11 MWN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,747 mi
Last recorded168,747 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 168,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 168,623 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & both from rear flex hose to rear hubs corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre tread

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded & bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2022 150,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear & both rear from brake flex hose to rear hubs corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 132,996 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring missing

Pass 1 Jul 2020 115,776 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre heat shield insecure

front section exhaust flex deteriorated / damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind exhaust flexy pipe at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers not clearing 100% [smearing].

Fail 10 Aug 2018 100,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated message on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker at nearside. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle electrical wiring. (5.2.3 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective red light on dash. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind exhaust flexy pipe at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured at hub. (4.11 (a) (i))

both front wipers not clearing 100% [smearing].

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,876 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 MWN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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