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DTM 8M

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,507 mi
Last recorded111,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTM 8M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,319 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre @2mm

Offside Rear Inner tyre @2mm

Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,974 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 57,974 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle front arch trim insecure (2.2.D.2a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,458 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,008 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

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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DTM 8M 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 DTM 8M, 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 DTM 8M registered?

DTM 8M is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DTM 8M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTM 8M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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