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AJ61 DPN

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,995 mi
Last recorded168,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 168,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 168,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 160,357 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 160,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 160,128 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both sides corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,761 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,190 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 63,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DPN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

AJ61 DPN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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