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ML61 UKA

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 UKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 158,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel too high needs adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,236 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,197 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 91,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2018 91,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2017 76,809 miles

engine/body under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,466 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,466 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres low on tread

rear brake pads starting to get low

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 UKA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

ML61 UKA is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is ML61 UKA safe to buy?

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