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HAB 186X

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 186X
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 146,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor sign of repair covered with black substance

Rear both sides floor sign of repair covered with black substance

both rear arches sign of corrosion

rear end corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 146,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor sign of repair covered with black substance

Rear both sides floor sign of repair covered with black substance

both rear arches sign of corrosion

rear end corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 137,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 129,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone arm inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 119,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,361 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light is on

brake pad worning light is on but pads are ok

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,778 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,693 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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HAB 186X is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 HAB 186X, 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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HAB 186X is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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