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TFZ 3285

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,827 mi
Last recorded64,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 3285
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,827 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade worn

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

slight movement in nsr upper suspension arm mount

slight movement in osr upper suspension arm mount

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,754 miles

Slight play/movement in the NSR upper wishbone

Slight play/movement in the OSR upper wishbone

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play/movement in the NSR upper wishbone

Slight play/movement in the OSR upper wishbone

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,701 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 34,420 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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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TFZ 3285 is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFZ 3285, 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 TFZ 3285 registered?

TFZ 3285 is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is TFZ 3285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 3285 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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