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ML61 ACV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,040 mi
Last recorded33,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 ACV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 31,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 30,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 15,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 14,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 10,168 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,629 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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ML61 ACV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML61 ACV, 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

How do I check the history of ML61 ACV?

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What year was ML61 ACV registered?

ML61 ACV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ML61 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 ACV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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