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AJ60 KCY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

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

Offside Front inner splash guard loose and damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition and previous repairs

Fail 3 Jan 2026 122,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat marks on near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2025 112,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2024 108,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 104,896 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,248 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,095 miles

tpms light on

Fail 9 Jan 2021 92,095 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,246 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 59,484 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 55,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,042 miles

n/s/f tyre repaired puncture

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 KCY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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