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AJ11 XNS

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

275,929 mi
Last recorded275,929 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 275,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 251,940 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 251,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 239,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front one jet appears not to be working

low emitter on emissions

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 6 Sep 2022 226,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 213,592 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 202,718 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 202,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 187,868 miles

zero emissions detected

Fail 4 Jan 2021 187,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

zero emissions detected

Pass 20 Jul 2020 181,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 175,610 miles

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

damp around fuel filler pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2020 175,535 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective temp sensor not fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire fouling drive shaft

Pass 20 Feb 2019 150,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 133,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bad fit flexi to exhaust join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,592 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 131,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' C.C.T.V (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 120,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

AJ11 XNS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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