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LC11 AYE

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 AYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,646 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 94,646 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,702 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,638 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre worn low on the inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LC11 AYE 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 92.3%.

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 LC11 AYE, 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 LC11 AYE registered?

LC11 AYE is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is LC11 AYE safe to buy?

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