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HY11 HFB

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 HFB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,189 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 92,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 84,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 70,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,205 miles

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 1 Jun 2015 49,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 37,316 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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HY11 HFB is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY11 HFB, 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 HY11 HFB registered?

HY11 HFB is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is HY11 HFB safe to buy?

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