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FV11 FSS

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 139,635 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 139,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 138,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 138,884 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 136,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 127,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyre's wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2022 125,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 121,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 117,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 107,868 miles

TPS light on

Fail 21 May 2019 107,868 miles

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

TPS light on

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,112 miles

E.M.L on

Front bumper damaged

front undertrays missing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

Front bumper damaged

front undertrays missing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,960 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,464 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 36,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,666 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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FV11 FSS is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV11 FSS, 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 FV11 FSS registered?

FV11 FSS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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