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BJ61 AEM

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,150 mi
Last recorded67,150 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,204 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 62,204 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/35r19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/35r19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,656 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,686 miles

Both Front tyres wearing inner shoulder

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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BJ61 AEM is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ61 AEM, 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 BJ61 AEM registered?

BJ61 AEM is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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