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ML11 VLU

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,825 mi
Last recorded83,825 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 VLU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,034 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears worn and small cuts /replace tyres now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts and tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits and engine misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts and tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

eml light on and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,349 miles

both sides front tyres worn on edges of tread

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 15,846 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear tyres getting low

windscreen chipped

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 VLU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML11 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

ML11 VLU is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is ML11 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML11 VLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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