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R8 GLW

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,208 mi
Last recorded63,208 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GLW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,905 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 X (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 6,275 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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R8 GLW is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R8 GLW, 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 R8 GLW registered?

R8 GLW is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is R8 GLW safe to buy?

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