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SO11 BBX

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 70,964 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,885 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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SO11 BBX is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO11 BBX, 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 SO11 BBX registered?

SO11 BBX is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is SO11 BBX safe to buy?

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