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SBC 70

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 70
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 40,003 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,759 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 31,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,923 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 24,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm and tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm and valve perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 8,726 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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SBC 70 is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SBC 70, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBC 70 registered?

SBC 70 is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SBC 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBC 70 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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