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W40 DRS

2011 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 DRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,834 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,885 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,087 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Light Lense damaged But Working Properly

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Cracking Throughout (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 60,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT A ND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,663 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 43,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,931 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,356 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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W40 DRS 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 80%.

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 W40 DRS, 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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What year was W40 DRS registered?

W40 DRS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is W40 DRS safe to buy?

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