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D18 ABM

2011 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,266 mi
Last recorded49,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 ABM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 49,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 48,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 47,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,850 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,738 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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D18 ABM is a 2011 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D18 ABM, 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 D18 ABM registered?

D18 ABM is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is D18 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 ABM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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