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ML61 HDD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 HDD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 137,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,619 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,584 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,584 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,585 miles

front wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,764 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 HDD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

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

Is ML61 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 HDD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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