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BH55 PAH

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,437 mi
Last recorded48,437 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH55 PAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 47,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,085 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,339 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,343 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,635 miles

cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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BH55 PAH 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 93.3%.

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 BH55 PAH, 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 BH55 PAH registered?

BH55 PAH is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BH55 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH55 PAH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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