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ML61 RHJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,310 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2020 88,466 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 88,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,129 miles

Brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Weak pattern from offside dipped beam

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Weak pattern from offside dipped beam

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,116 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 RHJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

ML61 RHJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is ML61 RHJ safe to buy?

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