2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · V8 PUC
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2011. Recorded mileage 93,957 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 3999cc
V8 PUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 93,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
V8 PUC Mileage History
- 08/04/202283,281 mi
- 19/04/202392,375 mi+9,094 mi
- 24/04/202392,392 mi+17 mi
- 24/06/202493,569 mi+1,177 mi
- 30/06/202593,957 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 3,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V8 PUC 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 (V8 PUC) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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