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PLA 73D

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,236 mi
Last recorded48,236 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 73D
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 48,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 47,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 46,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PLA 73D is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLA 73D, 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

How do I check the history of PLA 73D?

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What year was PLA 73D registered?

PLA 73D is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is PLA 73D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 73D shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 73D have outstanding finance?

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