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M300 GRA

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 98,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

slight bind to nsf brake

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,185 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,453 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative osf sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre cut on inner side wall but not to cord

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,581 miles

Rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,541 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,435 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads approx 70% worn

tyre pressure light on

Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads approx 70% worn

hand brake light on

traction control light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressure light on, on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,971 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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M300 GRA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M300 GRA, 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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M300 GRA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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