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BV61 AXO

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,237 mi
Last recorded14,237 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 14,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 14,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 13,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 12,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 10,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 8,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 7,388 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 7,388 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 5,665 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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BV61 AXO is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BV61 AXO, 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 BV61 AXO registered?

BV61 AXO is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is BV61 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AXO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV61 AXO have outstanding finance?

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