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MX61 OPC

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,172 mi
Last recorded44,172 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 OPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,238 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 43,197 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning cable detached from brake pad

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,595 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 20,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 17,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,335 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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MX61 OPC is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MX61 OPC, 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 MX61 OPC registered?

MX61 OPC is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is MX61 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX61 OPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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