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AJ11 TVM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,560 mi
Last recorded137,560 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 TVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 137,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 123,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,227 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,738 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 73,642 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,468 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

front wipers smearing windscreen

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs lipped/worn

rear brake pads getting low

some damaged to n/s/f tyre side wall

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,493 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,371 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 TVM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

AJ11 TVM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is AJ11 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 TVM 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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