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AJ11 XWO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XWO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 136,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,487 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,585 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 100,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,747 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XWO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

AJ11 XWO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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