2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · RF11 OUN
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 101,684 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF11 OUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 101,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF11 OUN 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 (RF11 OUN) between March 2022 and June 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.
RF11 OUN Mileage History
- 14/03/202292,571 mi
- 11/05/202395,838 mi+3,267 mi
- 21/12/202396,604 mi+766 mi
- 16/06/202596,701 mi+97 mi
- 19/06/2026101,684 mi+4,983 mi
Average of roughly 2,136 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: 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
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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