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J4 JAE

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,492 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,166 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J4 JAE 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 92.9%.

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 J4 JAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J4 JAE registered?

J4 JAE is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is J4 JAE safe to buy?

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