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MT11 WJU

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,645 mi
Last recorded195,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 195,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

dpf light on

Fail 8 Dec 2025 195,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

dpf light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 189,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 181,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 175,082 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,595 miles

tail gate glass broken

Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 154,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,185 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,463 miles

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

engine management lamp on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,184 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,977 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 109,977 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WJU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT11 WJU, 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 MT11 WJU registered?

MT11 WJU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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