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BB11 RNS

2011 BMW M3

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,021 mi
Last recorded44,021 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB11 RNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,021 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front steering arm/rod, nearside bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,601 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 36,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

tpms light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,010 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,247 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BB11 RNS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BB11 RNS, 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 BB11 RNS registered?

BB11 RNS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BB11 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB11 RNS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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