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ML11 CWR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,720 mi
Last recorded94,720 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 CWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,720 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 22 Jan 2026 94,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4bh ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 94,078 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at bottom (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 77,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,174 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

T.p.m.s light illuminated

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 47,112 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing, system loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake has been applied then released, brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,622 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 14,255 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 CWR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CWR, 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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ML11 CWR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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