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ML61 TWZ

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,018 mi
Last recorded204,018 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 204,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 195,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 195,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 175,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 171,868 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2019 165,494 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 155,567 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged / deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside rear brake disc in slight poor condition

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 133,627 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,814 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White 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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

ML61 TWZ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is ML61 TWZ safe to buy?

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