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LG11 YFL

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2021 78,502 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2019 70,255 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 69,704 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 69,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,065 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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LG11 YFL is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG11 YFL, 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 LG11 YFL registered?

LG11 YFL is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LG11 YFL safe to buy?

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