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ML61 TCZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,739 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,301 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 54,287 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,030 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,464 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 TCZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

ML61 TCZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is ML61 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 TCZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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