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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML61RLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 175,302 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027 21 Jun 202611 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,960 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026 21 Jun 202620 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,177 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, perished and devoid of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, perished and devoid of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad sensor wiring insecure and fouling coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,231 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,216 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
24 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,216 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
20 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,720 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,720 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,979 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2021 21 Jun 202616 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red light on (1.1.10 (f))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,450 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020 21 Jun 202624 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,101 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,891 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018 21 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,891 MI
21 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,315 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,518 MI
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ML61RLU was registered on 2011-10-21
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