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2011 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 KEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 48,867 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 48,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,939 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,324 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,893 miles

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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61 KEN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 61 KEN, 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 61 KEN registered?

61 KEN is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is 61 KEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 KEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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