CarVerify

Free Car Check

V80 LSB

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 LSB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 65,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,668 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 65,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 64,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,929 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 31,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V80 LSB is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSB, 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

How do I check the history of V80 LSB?

You can check the full history of V80 LSB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V80 LSB registered?

V80 LSB is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is V80 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 LSB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V80 LSB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V80 LSB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.