CarVerify

Free Car Check

V888 FOS

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationV888 FOS
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

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 96,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 93,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 92,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 92,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,342 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,957 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,051 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,462 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,346 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
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

V888 FOS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V888 FOS, 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 V888 FOS?

You can check the full history of V888 FOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V888 FOS registered?

V888 FOS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is V888 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 FOS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V888 FOS 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 V888 FOS. 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.