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FD61 NRO

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 NRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 98,307 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,910 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,544 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 76,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,821 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,398 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,385 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 32,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FD61 NRO is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD61 NRO, 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 FD61 NRO registered?

FD61 NRO is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FD61 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 NRO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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