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SG61 XOL

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,156 mi
Last recorded55,156 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 XOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,156 miles

rear subframe components corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 42,792 miles

slight sureface corrosion on rear subframe componens

Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,264 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,160 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 30,160 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 30,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,187 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 18,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 14,452 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SG61 XOL 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 87.5%.

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 SG61 XOL, 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 SG61 XOL registered?

SG61 XOL is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is SG61 XOL safe to buy?

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