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MR09 DJM

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR09 DJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,752 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,511 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,550 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured cracked rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 5 cracks in alloy wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,643 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 47,284 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inner edge plus cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2015 37,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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MR09 DJM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MR09 DJM, 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 MR09 DJM registered?

MR09 DJM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is MR09 DJM safe to buy?

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