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K100 GAV

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 119,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 119,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,624 miles

Misting of oil from rear differential

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both very minor ()

Pass 3 May 2018 118,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,361 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,702 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 105,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,928 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 95,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,862 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 74,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,936 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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K100 GAV 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 80%.

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 K100 GAV, 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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K100 GAV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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