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J16 OPM

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,590 mi
Last recorded62,590 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 OPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 61,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 53,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking around treads/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 50,267 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking around treads/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear message on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,331 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 22 Jan 2015 14,717 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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J16 OPM is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J16 OPM, 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 J16 OPM registered?

J16 OPM is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is J16 OPM safe to buy?

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