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M300 SRG

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,945 mi
Last recorded132,945 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,977 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,637 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 57,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,128 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 53,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 SRG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M300 SRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M300 SRG?

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What year was M300 SRG registered?

M300 SRG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is M300 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SRG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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