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LJ61 LPV

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,298 mi
Last recorded51,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 LPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,551 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 50,551 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,387 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,666 miles

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

Nearside 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 26 Sep 2017 37,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,318 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,532 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 LPV 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 LJ61 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ61 LPV registered?

LJ61 LPV is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is LJ61 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 LPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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