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AJ60 GZC

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

227,028 mi
Last recorded227,028 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 227,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 217,375 miles

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

Chip on windscreen

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

Handbrake below minimum but locked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 200,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 183,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 183,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 165,896 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2021 159,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight wine from engine compartment

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,407 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 131,968 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,818 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,723 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,115 miles

rear tyres wearing very low in places

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 GZC 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 82.4%.

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 AJ60 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

AJ60 GZC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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