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AJ11 THS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,855 mi
Last recorded80,855 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 THS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,506 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 30,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 28,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 9,680 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 THS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THS, 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 THS registered?

AJ11 THS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is AJ11 THS safe to buy?

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