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CS11 YAM

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,761 mi
Last recorded121,761 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS11 YAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side + off side front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

cover and under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,904 miles

all four tyres wearing close on edges

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,394 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Only when hazards are switched on. (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,361 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,225 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 80,045 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,370 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,370 miles

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,609 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge damage

all tyres bald inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,888 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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CS11 YAM is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CS11 YAM, 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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CS11 YAM is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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