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MC51 OTH

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OTH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,531 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 57,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,908 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,907 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,198 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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MC51 OTH is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MC51 OTH, 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 MC51 OTH registered?

MC51 OTH is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is MC51 OTH safe to buy?

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