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X70 CAE

2011 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (where marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Where marked ()

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2-1-2 at exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (where marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Where marked ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside middle exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator not clipped in

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner 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 9 Jul 2020 69,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 69,485 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 57,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 May 2018 46,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 37,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,359 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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X70 CAE is a 2011 BMW M3 in Purple 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 X70 CAE, 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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X70 CAE is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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