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MK61 ZYT

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,787 mi
Last recorded190,787 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 190,787 miles

Front headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 190,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Front tyre on LEGAL LIMIT and worn bald on edge not primary tread pattern advise replacement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut to inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 162,386 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Rear coil spring starting to corrode

Rear brake discs corroding /wearing, ridge to discs

stone chip to front windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2019 162,384 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edge not primary tread pattern cords could show soon

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge not primary tread pattern cords could show soon advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edge not primary tread pattern cords could show soon

Rear brake discs corroding /wearing, ridge to discs

stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,318 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 138,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 36,677 miles

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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MK61 ZYT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK61 ZYT, 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 MK61 ZYT registered?

MK61 ZYT is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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