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YC11 UVH

2011 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,491 mi
Last recorded31,491 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 31,491 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 30,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 25,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,249 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 20,168 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,019 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YC11 UVH is a 2011 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC11 UVH, 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 YC11 UVH registered?

YC11 UVH is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is YC11 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 UVH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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