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AJ11 WHB

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 WHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 88,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,975 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,974 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible spacing incorrect (0.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,845 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,845 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,180 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 65,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***deep cuts in tread area[inner edge bald]***255/30R19-91Y-RSC*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald, nearly worn through to cords*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,903 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,253 miles

rear inner brake pads 60% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,780 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 WHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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