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MT11 AEJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,487 mi
Last recorded163,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged and has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp dim (halo lamp)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,457 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriorated

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 151,392 miles

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

Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriorated

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 142,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,135 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 137,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 131,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,472 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 103,795 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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MT11 AEJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT11 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT11 AEJ registered?

MT11 AEJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is MT11 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 AEJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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