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ML11 YRF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,365 miles

Low coolant warning on dash

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service over-due warning on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,365 miles

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

Low coolant warning on dash

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service over-due warning on dash

Pass 15 May 2021 105,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,117 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,055 miles

nsf tyre outerwall cuts, no cords showing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,053 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nsf tyre outerwall cuts, no cords showing

Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,101 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,305 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 YRF 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 75%.

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 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML11 YRF registered?

ML11 YRF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2011.

Is ML11 YRF safe to buy?

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