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AJ11 UTU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

276,199 mi
Last recorded276,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 UTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 276,199 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF, NSR and OSR all corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 266,029 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 266,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 246,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 225,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 204,862 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 180,604 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 180,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,155 miles

brake clips missing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 126,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 126,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing caliper spring (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,465 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 UTU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

AJ11 UTU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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