2011 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M31 CAD
2011 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2011. Recorded mileage 121,305 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 3246cc
M31 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 121,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
M31 CAD Mileage History
- 22/01/2024117,374 mi
- 01/02/2024117,379 mi+5 mi
- 01/02/2025118,929 mi+1,550 mi
- 22/03/2025118,978 mi+49 mi
- 30/04/2026121,305 mi+2,327 mi
Average of roughly 1,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M31 CAD 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 (M31 CAD) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Leading arm outer balljoint. Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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