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S10 LXR

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 LXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 84,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,631 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 80,612 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,501 miles

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 25,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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S10 LXR is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S10 LXR, 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 S10 LXR registered?

S10 LXR is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is S10 LXR safe to buy?

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