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ML61 CNF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,950 mi
Last recorded172,950 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 CNF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 172,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 163,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 156,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,007 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted preventing view of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bubbly brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,155 miles

Boot compartment full

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm Also bald on inner edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm Also bald on inner edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,501 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 CNF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CNF, 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 ML61 CNF registered?

ML61 CNF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is ML61 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 CNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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