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37 V

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 V
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,114 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 53,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 51,792 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 49,849 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 47,096 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 47,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (yellow marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 44,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 44,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,105 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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37 V is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 47,952 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 37 V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 37 V registered?

37 V is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 37 V safe to buy?

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