2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · OLZ 511
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2011. Recorded mileage 39,734 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 3999cc
OLZ 511 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 39,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
OLZ 511 Mileage History
- 29/12/202338,588 mi
- 06/01/202539,038 mi+450 mi
- 06/01/202539,038 mi
- 09/12/202539,734 mi+696 mi
- 10/12/202539,734 mi
Average of roughly 588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OLZ 511 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 (OLZ 511) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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