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PX11 XBS

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX11 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 95,958 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 94,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,174 miles

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 12 Nov 2022 88,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 63,125 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 56,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,802 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 May 2016 43,238 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 36,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 30,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 30,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PX11 XBS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PX11 XBS, 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

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What year was PX11 XBS registered?

PX11 XBS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is PX11 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX11 XBS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX11 XBS have outstanding finance?

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