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JAT 53T

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,748 mi
Last recorded61,748 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 53T
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 61,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 61,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 58,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,795 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 57,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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JAT 53T is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc 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 JAT 53T, 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 JAT 53T registered?

JAT 53T is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is JAT 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAT 53T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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