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TB03 GEN

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,653 mi
Last recorded59,653 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB03 GEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,653 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,158 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 56,154 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,854 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (diff/axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 52,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (diff/axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 50,423 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 50,351 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 48,243 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 47,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,273 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,501 miles

Front near side tyre has worn low on inner edge and is close to the limit

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,285 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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TB03 GEN is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TB03 GEN, 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 TB03 GEN registered?

TB03 GEN is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is TB03 GEN safe to buy?

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