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EU61 LCZ

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 LCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,481 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,728 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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EU61 LCZ is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU61 LCZ, 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 EU61 LCZ registered?

EU61 LCZ is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is EU61 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 LCZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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