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VU11 HFL

2011 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 HFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 134,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 131,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 129,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 125,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,511 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 85,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,886 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,622 miles

show number plates in boot

Fail 14 May 2015 66,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 58,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU11 HFL is a 2011 BMW M3 in White 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 VU11 HFL, 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 VU11 HFL registered?

VU11 HFL is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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