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AJ61 AXZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,291 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 94,191 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,596 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,465 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,506 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,295 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 AXZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ61 AXZ, 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 AJ61 AXZ registered?

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

Is AJ61 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 AXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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