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ML61 UKY

2011 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 138,449 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside hand brake poor advise getting checked

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on surface

Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,521 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,637 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view

front number plate slight damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,209 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 58,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2016 49,216 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UKY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

ML61 UKY is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is ML61 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 UKY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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