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ML61 OSZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,483 mi
Last recorded133,483 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,483 miles

Exhaust anti vibration weight missing

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,483 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust anti vibration weight missing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,931 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 125,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,644 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offsiderear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,376 miles

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

brake pad warning light stays on indicating a fault

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 OSZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

ML61 OSZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is ML61 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 OSZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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