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A24 VLN

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 VLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 51,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 46,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,290 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 32,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 19,192 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,197 miles

Screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,976 miles

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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A24 VLN is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A24 VLN, 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 A24 VLN registered?

A24 VLN is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A24 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 VLN 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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