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ML61 OSC

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,319 miles

both front and offside rear tyres heavily worn to zero on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,314 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear tyres heavily worn to zero on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,962 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 140,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn to zero on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 132,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 OSC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

ML61 OSC is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is ML61 OSC safe to buy?

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