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M3 YKX

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,264 miles

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Fail 9 Apr 2024 93,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,946 miles

Offside Front bottom arm has slight play, not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 69,091 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,522 miles

eml light iluminated

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 YKX is a 2011 BMW M3 in White 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 YKX, 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 M3 YKX registered?

M3 YKX is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is M3 YKX safe to buy?

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