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M11 PFX

2011 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,368 mi
Last recorded51,368 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z327,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 PFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 43,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,083 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 41,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 . Nail on edge of tyre - not repairable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,840 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,822 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,062 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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M11 PFX is a 2011 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,603 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 Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M11 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M11 PFX registered?

M11 PFX is a 2011 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is M11 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 PFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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