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AJ60 CXA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,323 mi
Last recorded194,323 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 CXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 194,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 175,199 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 175,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,944 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,563 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 92,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2014 79,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 79,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

edge wear on both front tyres

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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AJ60 CXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ60 CXA, 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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AJ60 CXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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