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LIG 9085

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 9085
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,077 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,000 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 76,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,891 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,351 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge bald no cords shown

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,971 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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LIG 9085 is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LIG 9085, 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 LIG 9085 registered?

LIG 9085 is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is LIG 9085 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 9085 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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