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F12 MAW

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 MAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,616 miles

all four tyres perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 102,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 101,963 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Some general under body corrosion

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,620 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 90,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,447 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,576 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

height sensor (offside front )link arm broken

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 45,340 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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F12 MAW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F12 MAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F12 MAW registered?

F12 MAW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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