2011 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · WR61 TOH
2011 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 155,015 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WR61 TOH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 155,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR61 TOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW M3 (WR61 TOH) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WR61 TOH Mileage History
- 29/10/2021152,063 mi
- 09/01/2023154,709 mi+2,646 mi
- 10/01/2023154,710 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2024155,015 mi+305 mi
Average of roughly 1,320 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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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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