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ML61 XVV

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,369 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,241 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,787 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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ML61 XVV is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 47,952 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML61 XVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML61 XVV registered?

ML61 XVV is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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