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H44 LFY

2011 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH44 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 73,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 73,968 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,859 miles

Left bank lambda sensor disconnected

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,203 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,065 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,578 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,605 miles

both front tyres worn outside edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,059 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 13,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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H44 LFY is a 2011 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H44 LFY, 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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H44 LFY is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is H44 LFY safe to buy?

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