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ML11 YPV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,880 mi
Last recorded161,880 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 YPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 161,880 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 161,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 153,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,867 miles

All four brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,850 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 128,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,530 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 97,451 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,856 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 86,856 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,854 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 YPV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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