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AJ61 AXA

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,388 mi
Last recorded150,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 150,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 128,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 114,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front EML light on and off during test

Front several chip on windscreen within mot limit

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 98,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front EML light on and off during test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective should be replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Front several chip on windscreen within mot limit

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,340 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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AJ61 AXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 AXA, 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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AJ61 AXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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