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ML11 VMH

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,360 mi
Last recorded148,360 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 144,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,104 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,642 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,648 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,870 miles

Child seat fitted (to nearside rear) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,287 miles

COULD NOT CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST

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 VMH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

ML11 VMH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is ML11 VMH safe to buy?

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