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AJ60 JBX

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,476 mi
Last recorded188,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 188,476 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 188,469 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 172,252 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 172,234 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCKS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,745 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,740 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexy pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,866 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,422 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 136,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,757 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,255 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,237 miles

engine bay covers fitted

full undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 94,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay covers fitted

full undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,373 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,895 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,605 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,945 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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AJ60 JBX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JBX, 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 JBX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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