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134 FTJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration134 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 116,593 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 116,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective, still adequately supported.

Fail 25 Apr 2025 111,450 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective, still adequately supported.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,952 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 88,125 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 88,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 76,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,693 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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134 FTJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 134 FTJ, 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 134 FTJ registered?

134 FTJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2011.

Is 134 FTJ safe to buy?

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