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ML61 TXD

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,896 mi
Last recorded155,896 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 TXD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 139,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 131,625 miles

front suspension noise

Fail 22 May 2020 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

front suspension noise

Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 121,952 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 121,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 106,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slight wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge slight wear

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,172 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 TXD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

ML61 TXD is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is ML61 TXD safe to buy?

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