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J88 MTO

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MTO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,265 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,518 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,893 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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J88 MTO is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J88 MTO, 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 J88 MTO registered?

J88 MTO is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is J88 MTO safe to buy?

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