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AJ11 YZO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,009 mi
Last recorded82,009 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YZO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 36,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO HAS A SLIGHT BULDGE ON OUTER WALL WHICH IS STARING TO SPLIT / PERISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cuts on inside edge of tread

Pass 12 May 2017 19,591 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 4,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,541 miles

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 YZO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

AJ11 YZO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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