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ML61 WZR

2011 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,690 mi
Last recorded21,690 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 WZR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 21,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 20,318 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 20,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 18,579 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 18,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged is over 10 years old (2011) 225/45R17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012) 225/45R17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 17,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 16,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer shoulder & sml sidewall damage yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service due msg illuminated (brake fluid change due)

Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 14,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,858 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 WZR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

ML61 WZR is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 WZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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