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ML61 RKO

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 83,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,590 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

light switch operation deteriorating

Fail 30 Dec 2024 78,533 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

light switch operation deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,615 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 70,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,209 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,757 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,310 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 RKO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

ML61 RKO is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is ML61 RKO safe to buy?

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