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LM61 PDY

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 PDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,349 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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LM61 PDY is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM61 PDY, 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 LM61 PDY registered?

LM61 PDY is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is LM61 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 PDY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM61 PDY have outstanding finance?

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