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ML61 VKG

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,835 mi
Last recorded93,835 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,609 miles

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 85,609 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 81,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,946 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,719 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 56,100 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades screeching

Offside Front tyre cut on inside wall

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades screeching

Offside Front tyre cut on inside wall

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,600 miles

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

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 VKG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKG, 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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ML61 VKG is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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