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SM11 SXR

2011 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,354 mi
Last recorded38,354 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 SXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 38,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 32,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 31,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,326 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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SM11 SXR is a 2011 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM11 SXR, 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 SM11 SXR registered?

SM11 SXR is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is SM11 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 SXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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