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ML61 OSA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,635 mi
Last recorded101,635 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 101,635 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 Needed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,007 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,939 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 83,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,682 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,682 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,839 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 OSA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

ML61 OSA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is ML61 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 OSA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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