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ML61 TWP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,922 mi
Last recorded165,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,922 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 165,922 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,309 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,538 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,414 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,144 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,565 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,608 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,574 miles

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 16 Sep 2014 80,832 miles

emissions too clean to measure

satnav mou8nt removed and put on passenger seat

windscreen damaged zone 'b'

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 TWP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

ML61 TWP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is ML61 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 TWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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