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M300 OPK

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advice differential box leak

advice gearbox leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,594 miles

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

x bandage fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 100,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,174 miles

slight lip on front discs. slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc. slight play in both sides front inner tie rods on steering rack.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight lip on front discs. slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc. slight play in both sides front inner tie rods on steering rack.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 93,315 miles

tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,855 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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M300 OPK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M300 OPK, 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 M300 OPK registered?

M300 OPK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is M300 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 OPK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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