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ML61 OUH

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OUH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,087 miles

Both top mounts notchy in operation

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,568 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 74,216 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,716 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 OUH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML61 OUH registered?

ML61 OUH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is ML61 OUH safe to buy?

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