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FM11 CPO

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,794 mi
Last recorded62,794 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 CPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,557 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 60,200 miles

rear diff slight mist

Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Nearside and offside forward catalysts appear to have been removed . (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 57,806 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 57,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 54,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,511 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,511 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,482 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 17,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FM11 CPO 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 73.3%.

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 FM11 CPO, 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

How do I check the history of FM11 CPO?

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What year was FM11 CPO registered?

FM11 CPO is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is FM11 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM11 CPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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