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ML61 VKB

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VKB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 174,269 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 152,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,209 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 VKB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

ML61 VKB is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is ML61 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 VKB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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