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AJ11 WLV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,653 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,904 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 112,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,817 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,904 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front clamp broken

washers poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,308 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,615 miles

washers poor

Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,615 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,392 miles

n/s/r hand brake sticking on slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ11 WLV registered?

AJ11 WLV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2011.

Is AJ11 WLV safe to buy?

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