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VE61 AKG

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,062 mi
Last recorded66,062 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 AKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 51,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,807 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,977 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 43,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,567 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 31,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 4 mm

Offside Rear tyre 4 mm

Fail 9 May 2018 31,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre 4 mm

Offside Rear tyre 4 mm

Pass 10 May 2017 27,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Offside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,461 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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VE61 AKG is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE61 AKG, 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

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What year was VE61 AKG registered?

VE61 AKG is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is VE61 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 AKG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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