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SW61 URB

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,623 mi
Last recorded56,623 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 URB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,794 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,728 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,281 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,294 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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SW61 URB is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW61 URB, 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 SW61 URB registered?

SW61 URB is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SW61 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 URB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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