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K12 UBR

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 UBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,332 miles

Nearside Rear cut on outer wall 265/50zr19

Offside Front new mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 117,311 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear cut on outer wall 265/50zr19

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,509 miles

small cut in side wall off side front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,792 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,679 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,008 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,037 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,382 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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K12 UBR is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K12 UBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K12 UBR registered?

K12 UBR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is K12 UBR safe to buy?

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