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PY11 LEG

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 LEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,043 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 52,041 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake shoes sticking on no bearing checks done (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,371 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,197 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,801 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,188 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,421 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 20,606 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,019 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 15,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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PY11 LEG is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY11 LEG, 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 PY11 LEG registered?

PY11 LEG is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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