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L21 WHM

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 WHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,473 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 56,473 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 55,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 52,349 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 52,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 49,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,322 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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L21 WHM is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L21 WHM, 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 L21 WHM registered?

L21 WHM is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is L21 WHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 WHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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