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AO61 BMZ

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BMZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 118,446 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 105,100 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 88,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 81,539 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,768 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,286 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,972 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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AO61 BMZ 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 AO61 BMZ, 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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AO61 BMZ is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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