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SH11 FCZ

2011 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 FCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,318 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,269 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot twisted

Fail 11 May 2018 38,268 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot twisted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,017 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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SH11 FCZ is a 2011 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH11 FCZ, 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 SH11 FCZ registered?

SH11 FCZ is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is SH11 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 FCZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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