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M3 VEK

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,314 mi
Last recorded58,314 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 57,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,905 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 50,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,333 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,107 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,037 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,788 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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M3 VEK is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M3 VEK, 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 M3 VEK registered?

M3 VEK is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is M3 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VEK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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