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AK11 SSX

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,717 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective red light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 75,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,634 miles

Offside Rear section of middle to rear exhaust,sealing clamp corroded away

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

oil residue on offside part of undertray

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,411 miles

Vehicle fitted with metalic undertray

Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 35,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,116 miles

both rear tyres worn nail in nsr tyre slight damage to outer walls recommend replacement

child seat fitted

slight damage nsf outer tyre wall scrubbing on inner edge

undertrays and trims fitted cant see all components

osf tyre bauld on inner edge highly recommend replacement

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,952 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,952 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,947 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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AK11 SSX is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK11 SSX, 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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AK11 SSX is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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