2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · OV61 KGG
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 52,279 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV61 KGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 52,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV61 KGG 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 (OV61 KGG) between January 2022 and February 2026.
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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
OV61 KGG Mileage History
- 24/01/202241,691 mi
- 25/01/202345,177 mi+3,486 mi
- 23/01/202446,543 mi+1,366 mi
- 17/01/202548,202 mi+1,659 mi
- 16/02/202652,279 mi+4,077 mi
Average of roughly 2,606 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: Excellent
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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
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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