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M300 SSC

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 SSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,294 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 13 Oct 2009 71,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear inner brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,829 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 SSC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M300 SSC, 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

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What year was M300 SSC registered?

M300 SSC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is M300 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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