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GTS 821

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,160 mi
Last recorded117,160 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 821
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,160 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 111,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,944 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,245 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 86,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,786 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,621 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,174 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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GTS 821 is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GTS 821, 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 GTS 821 registered?

GTS 821 is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2011.

Is GTS 821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTS 821 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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