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M100 PGE

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 PGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 151,558 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 151,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 151,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,666 miles

both rear tyres worn near to limit undercarrage coer fitted covering testable items

Pass 23 Dec 2016 141,768 miles

small chip on windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,403 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 136,402 miles

Nearside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 131,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 131,070 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,729 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 124,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 116,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 116,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 111,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

door mirror glass slight deterioration

rear indicators pale

rear main brake pipes developing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,154 miles

door mirror glass slight deterioration

rear indicators pale

rear main brake pipes developing corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

greese covered rear metal b/pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,341 miles

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

unable to check thickness on rear pads.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,673 miles

FRONT TRACTION CONTROL LINK SNAPPED

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M100 PGE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M100 PGE, 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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M100 PGE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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