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K3 BSX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 BSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 106,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 106,287 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,102 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 104,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,945 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,745 miles

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

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

engine restrain light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,803 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,368 miles

small nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,290 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,794 miles

N/S/R tyre has a metal object in the tread

O/S/R brake pipes starting to carode

Rear diff showing signs of slight oil leak

Window screen has small crack just under 10mm within zone A

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,557 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SECURING BOLTS LOOSE/MISSING

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K3 BSX 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 78.3%.

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 K3 BSX, 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 K3 BSX registered?

K3 BSX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is K3 BSX safe to buy?

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