2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 8 CJG
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 48,918 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
8 CJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 48,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
8 CJG Mileage History
- 23/02/202347,774 mi
- 01/04/202347,775 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/202448,570 mi+795 mi
- 29/03/202548,818 mi+248 mi
- 11/03/202648,918 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
8 CJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW M3 (8 CJG) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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