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ML11 AYZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,808 mi
Last recorded208,808 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 208,808 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 208,808 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 200,306 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 18 Nov 2020 200,306 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 188,582 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 188,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 166,657 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 146,025 miles

manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of componen

Fail 6 Dec 2017 145,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of componen

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 125,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,074 miles

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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ML11 AYZ 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 64.3%.

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 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 ML11 AYZ, 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 ML11 AYZ registered?

ML11 AYZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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