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VN61 JVP

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,942 mi
Last recorded41,942 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 41,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN61 JVP is a 2011 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VN61 JVP, 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 VN61 JVP registered?

VN61 JVP is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is VN61 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 JVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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