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ML61 PYA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,420 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 112,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 107,310 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 100,109 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))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 100,109 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,923 miles

Exhaust band clamp cracked but exhaust still secure.

Exhaust flexy deteriorated but exhaust still secure.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nsf tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall.

nsf tyre scrubbed on edges.

nsr tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

osf tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall.

osf tyre scrubbed on edges.

osr tyre heavily cracked on sidewalls.

osr tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,624 miles

osf tyre starting to scrub on outer edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 73,624 miles

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

osf tyre starting to scrub on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 69,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2019 64,662 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 61,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,243 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,699 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 PYA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

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

Is ML61 PYA safe to buy?

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