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K353 MOS

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,483 mi
Last recorded73,483 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 MOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,550 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner cv joint has slight play in rear diff

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 64,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,599 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,386 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,386 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 38,866 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,290 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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K353 MOS is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K353 MOS, 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 K353 MOS registered?

K353 MOS is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is K353 MOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K353 MOS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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