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ML61 OKB

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 124,602 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,563 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 96,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,087 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,087 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,954 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 57,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,206 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 50,206 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OKB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML61 OKB, 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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ML61 OKB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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