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V88 DOY

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,347 mi
Last recorded41,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 DOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,347 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,455 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 40,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,801 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,268 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,371 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,474 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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V88 DOY is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V88 DOY, 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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V88 DOY is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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