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M3 XEK

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 56,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 54,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,695 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,571 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 36,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,188 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 27,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,186 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 XEK is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

M3 XEK is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is M3 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XEK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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