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AJ11 XRD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,017 mi
Last recorded156,017 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 156,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated - Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 156,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated - Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16, ~2.5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,397 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

General surface corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 145,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (thrust arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

General surface corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (aeroblade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 138,265 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi broken but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge inner side wall wearing down and perished advise replacement ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside rear

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,467 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi broken but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 114,759 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 100,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,910 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 62,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (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 XRD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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