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GU61 FHP

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 FHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,922 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,113 miles

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

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

slight leak on the rear diff

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,907 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,752 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)

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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GU61 FHP is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GU61 FHP, 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 GU61 FHP registered?

GU61 FHP is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is GU61 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 FHP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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