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ML61 UEJ

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,403 mi
Last recorded102,403 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,684 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 25 Oct 2022 90,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

zero emissions no print out

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

zero emissions no print out

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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 UEJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

ML61 UEJ is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is ML61 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 UEJ 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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