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AJ11 VUR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 148,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,968 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 145,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 102,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 87,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,396 miles

all tyre wearing out from edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 64,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,337 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 VUR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

AJ11 VUR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is AJ11 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 VUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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