2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · E1 DCT
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 35,533 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 DCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 35,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E1 DCT 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 (E1 DCT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
E1 DCT Mileage History
- 27/10/202123,893 mi
- 26/10/202227,109 mi+3,216 mi
- 26/10/202330,159 mi+3,050 mi
- 25/10/202433,220 mi+3,061 mi
- 20/10/202535,533 mi+2,313 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
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- 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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