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2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,445 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,240 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 9 Dec 2021 89,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,649 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 19 Nov 2018 74,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BP11 BMW 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 91.7%.

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 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 BP11 BMW, 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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BP11 BMW is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BP11 BMW safe to buy?

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