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ML61 VJF

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,268 mi
Last recorded56,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2026 56,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 52,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,625 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 23 Aug 2023 46,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,550 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 VJF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJF, 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

How do I check the history of ML61 VJF?

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What year was ML61 VJF registered?

ML61 VJF is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is ML61 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 VJF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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