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ML61 TXA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 136,212 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

box rear gear box mounts worn

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,732 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Oct 2015 74,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,914 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 TXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

ML61 TXA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is ML61 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 TXA 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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