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MR51 DLS

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,698 mi
Last recorded164,698 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 DLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 164,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 158,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,572 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bush worn ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 103,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover's fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,252 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Inner Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR51 DLS 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 80%.

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 MR51 DLS, 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 MR51 DLS registered?

MR51 DLS is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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