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MV61 ELC

2011 BMW 320

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 32081,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 ELC
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly lipped on edge(s) (both)

Rear tyre valve stem slightly perishing (both)

Fail 27 Nov 2025 68,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front brake disc slightly lipped on edge(s) (both)

Rear tyre valve stem slightly perishing (both)

Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 42,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav fills majority of windscreen ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 34,237 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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MV61 ELC is a 2011 BMW 320 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV61 ELC registered?

MV61 ELC is a 2011 BMW 320, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MV61 ELC safe to buy?

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