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A18 MUS

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,867 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 83,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 71,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 71,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 63,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,354 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,138 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

small chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,649 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth at centre 3mm

Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,645 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth at centre 3mm

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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A18 MUS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A18 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 MUS registered?

A18 MUS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is A18 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MUS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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