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DP11 BHV

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 BHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,124 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 77,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,183 miles

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

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

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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DP11 BHV is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DP11 BHV, 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 DP11 BHV registered?

DP11 BHV is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is DP11 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP11 BHV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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