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J33 CPH

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 92,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,940 miles

Central Rear heatshield slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heatshield slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 83,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,150 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,149 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (slightly corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (slightly corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,190 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,695 miles

Both indicator repeater lamps slightly discoloured

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,489 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,746 miles

Both rear tyres slight damage outer sidewall

Indicator repeaters slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre has slight damage sidewalls

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,188 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 62,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,807 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside rear coil spring deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,653 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,415 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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J33 CPH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J33 CPH, 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 J33 CPH registered?

J33 CPH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is J33 CPH safe to buy?

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