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M33 SLH

2011 BMW M3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (31 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.9%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 59,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 53,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 45,696 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 45,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,949 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 35,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Multiple chip in windscreen.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,658 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 30,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on the inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,872 miles

all four tyres have age cracks and splits in treads and side walls, but none to cords.

exhaust down pipe cracked.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,254 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,111 miles

signs of perishing to all tyres in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,497 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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M33 SLH is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.9%.

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 M33 SLH, 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 M33 SLH registered?

M33 SLH is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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