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ML61 PYJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,246 mi
Last recorded150,246 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 150,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,641 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,246 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,702 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,702 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,836 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 17 Apr 2018 87,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,102 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 83,446 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,844 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,085 miles

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

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 PYJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

ML61 PYJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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