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AJ60 DYC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,375 mi
Last recorded159,375 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 159,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 153,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,958 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 144,710 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 125,543 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,531 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,172 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 89,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 51,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 DYC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 2011.

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