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AJ61 DOH

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 140,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,503 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,578 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,411 miles

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

all under body cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,411 miles

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

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

all under body cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,719 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre low on tread to 3 mm

Fail 25 Jan 2016 61,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre low on tread to 3 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,120 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DOH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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