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K6 EKB

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 EKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 129,937 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 129,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,796 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,892 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 107,170 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 103,044 miles

air bag warning light is on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,587 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,130 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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K6 EKB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K6 EKB, 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 K6 EKB registered?

K6 EKB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is K6 EKB safe to buy?

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