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AL04 BAX

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 BAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 50,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35R19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35R19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,779 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 23,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,710 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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AL04 BAX is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL04 BAX, 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 AL04 BAX registered?

AL04 BAX is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is AL04 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 BAX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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