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NL61 OAO

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,749 mi
Last recorded57,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 OAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play felt when shaking wheel top to bottom, unable to verify cause of concern due to suspension layout

Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play felt when shaking wheel top to bottom, unable to verify cause of concern due to suspension layout

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,837 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,241 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2017 34,908 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 29,830 miles

lower covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,473 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre cracking between tread pattern

rear tyres wearing oninner shoulders

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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NL61 OAO 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 83.3%.

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 NL61 OAO, 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 NL61 OAO registered?

NL61 OAO is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is NL61 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 OAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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