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YC61 LVR

2011 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,938 mi
Last recorded66,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M347,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 66,938 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 66,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,274 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides , mainly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,631 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 64,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,723 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,228 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2017 45,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,786 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

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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YC61 LVR is a 2011 BMW M3 in Grey 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 YC61 LVR, 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 YC61 LVR registered?

YC61 LVR is a 2011 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YC61 LVR safe to buy?

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