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BB11 RNS

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,682 mi
Last recorded21,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
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
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 21,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 20,369 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 20 Jul 2024 20,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and starting to perish. Tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm. Tyre 12 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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 27 Jul 2023 19,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,491 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 12,917 miles

EPC light on (engine management)

body covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some components

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 12 Dec 2015 8,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,324 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 White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 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 4 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BB11 RNS shows 33 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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