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LJ61 KBU

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,450 mi
Last recorded69,450 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 KBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 69,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 49,313 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,487 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 39,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,208 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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LJ61 KBU is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LJ61 KBU, 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 LJ61 KBU registered?

LJ61 KBU is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is LJ61 KBU safe to buy?

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