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V80 CSE

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,837 mi
Last recorded103,837 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 CSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,837 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 103,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,263 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 90,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 83,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,476 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall starting to split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 41,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,696 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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V80 CSE is a 2011 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V80 CSE, 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 V80 CSE registered?

V80 CSE is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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