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ML61 UKR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,909 mi
Last recorded127,909 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,909 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 127,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned re-positioned lamp bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,375 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 103,375 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,926 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 96,926 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,976 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake need slightly adjustment

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,424 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UKR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

ML61 UKR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is ML61 UKR safe to buy?

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