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K33 VNV

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,476 mi
Last recorded183,476 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 VNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 183,476 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 180,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake needs attention

Pass 31 Aug 2022 175,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 175,876 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 169,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 161,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,735 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,057 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 115,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,090 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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K33 VNV is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black 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 K33 VNV, 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 K33 VNV registered?

K33 VNV is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is K33 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 VNV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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