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BM54 AES

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 AES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 45,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 40,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 37,059 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 27,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 13,615 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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BM54 AES is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM54 AES, 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 BM54 AES registered?

BM54 AES is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BM54 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM54 AES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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