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ML61 TZP

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,308 mi
Last recorded89,308 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 TZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 89,308 miles

Front engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2026 89,304 miles

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

Front engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,121 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 nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,205 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,233 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,048 miles

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 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,254 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 TZP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

ML61 TZP is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 TZP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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