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G117 FAN

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 FAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 147,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 146,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 145,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 145,749 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 143,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 141,823 miles

Clutch slave cylinder has slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 140,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 138,738 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 138,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top mount bush come away from mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,949 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 130,887 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 130,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2009 122,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 113,512 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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G117 FAN is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G117 FAN, 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 G117 FAN registered?

G117 FAN is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is G117 FAN safe to buy?

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