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WF61 XXR

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 XXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Offside Rear Brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear leveling sensor is damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe is swollen under its coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear leveling sensor is damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,276 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,682 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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WF61 XXR is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue 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 WF61 XXR, 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 WF61 XXR registered?

WF61 XXR is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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