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AJ60 DXU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 153,104 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 153,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 145,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,421 miles

engine cover fitted undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,443 miles

Removed Sat Nav from windscreen for test.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Removed Sat Nav from windscreen for test.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,377 miles

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

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

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

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 DXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AJ60 DXU, 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 AJ60 DXU registered?

AJ60 DXU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is AJ60 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ60 DXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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