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PY61 VMK

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,023 mi
Last recorded79,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VMK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 76,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 265/35/19 dot 1422 at 4mm (michelin) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 62,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,392 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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PY61 VMK is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PY61 VMK, 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 PY61 VMK registered?

PY61 VMK is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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