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UBC 4

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBC 4
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 66,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,821 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 58,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 36,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,848 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,000 miles

Engine management warning on

Pass 3 May 2016 29,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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UBC 4 is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBC 4, 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 UBC 4 registered?

UBC 4 is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is UBC 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBC 4 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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