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GY61 ZRG

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZRG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 60,817 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ( Item tucked up above mirror. ideally should be removed as it may cause an obstruction of the drivers view.) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,871 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,540 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,299 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,276 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/f tyre Outer sidewall damaged & cuts on inner sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY61 ZRG is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY61 ZRG, 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 GY61 ZRG registered?

GY61 ZRG is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is GY61 ZRG safe to buy?

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