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SM61 FFU

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,104 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 60,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 58,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 56,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,497 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,892 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,273 miles

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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SM61 FFU is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM61 FFU, 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 SM61 FFU registered?

SM61 FFU is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is SM61 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FFU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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