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ML61 XTV

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,147 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 75,147 miles

Offside Rear brake wear wire touching wheel rim

Fail 22 Apr 2019 75,147 miles

Offside Rear brake wear wire touching wheel rim

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts to outer sidewall (225/40/18)

Offside Front slight play in front lower arm inner bush

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts to outer sidewall (225/40/18)

Offside Front slight play in front lower arm inner bush

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY IS STARTING TO SPLIT (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY IS STARTING TO SPLIT (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,464 miles

FRONTS AND REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear HAS A NAIL

Offside Rear HAS A NAIL

Pass 1 May 2015 39,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,672 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 XTV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

ML61 XTV is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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