2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · KS11 CFU
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 50,585 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS11 CFU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 50,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS11 CFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW M3 (KS11 CFU) between November 2013 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
KS11 CFU Mileage History
- 28/11/20137,865 mi
- 21/08/201415,065 mi+7,200 mi
- 23/07/201519,736 mi+4,671 mi
- 28/12/201631,579 mi+11,843 mi
- 03/01/201834,988 mi+3,409 mi
- 08/01/201937,868 mi+2,880 mi
- 02/06/202040,561 mi+2,693 mi
- 07/07/202143,614 mi+3,053 mi
- 18/07/202245,737 mi+2,123 mi
- 17/07/202347,425 mi+1,688 mi
- 19/07/202448,791 mi+1,366 mi
- 15/07/202549,253 mi+462 mi
- 06/08/202650,585 mi+1,332 mi
Average of roughly 3,367 miles per year across 13 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: Good
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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
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