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AJ11 WMD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 117,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,089 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,009 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,745 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,330 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,542 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WMD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

AJ11 WMD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is AJ11 WMD safe to buy?

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