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VK11 FFV

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 FFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 68,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,567 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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VK11 FFV is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK11 FFV, 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 VK11 FFV registered?

VK11 FFV is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 FFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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