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AJ11 WLX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 WLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 90,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Prs (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,793 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 55,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,942 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WLX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

AJ11 WLX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is AJ11 WLX safe to buy?

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