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ML61 RJV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,709 mi
Last recorded222,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 222,709 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 219,260 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 202,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 202,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 185,947 miles

emissions not tested engine low flow

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,832 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in screen

Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,030 miles

exhaust flexi starting to split

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 RJV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

ML61 RJV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is ML61 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 RJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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