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ML61 RJZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,071 mi
Last recorded133,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 90,073 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 90,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and undertray covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,060 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2014 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RJZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

ML61 RJZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 RJZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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