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RA11 GXS

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 GXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 80,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,044 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,407 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,420 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,380 miles

Nearside Front Slight chafing and evidence of rubbing on brake flexi, but not seen to rub undertest conditions

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Signs of offside rear drive flange rubbing diff housing but no contact seen under test conditions

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,057 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 39,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA11 GXS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA11 GXS, 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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RA11 GXS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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