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MR60 BAL

2011 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR60 BAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 107,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,355 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 97,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,710 miles

full underbody covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Dec 2016 77,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 72,130 miles

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

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

underbody covers /trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,423 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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MR60 BAL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MR60 BAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR60 BAL?

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What year was MR60 BAL registered?

MR60 BAL is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2011.

Is MR60 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR60 BAL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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