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Y1 CPS

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,033 mi
Last recorded102,033 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 CPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,033 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 102,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,665 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 19,002 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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Y1 CPS is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y1 CPS, 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 Y1 CPS registered?

Y1 CPS is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is Y1 CPS safe to buy?

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