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M300 WAJ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017 112,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,824 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,213 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,773 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,568 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut but can not see ply or cords

Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,063 miles

Advise:both rear shock absorber rubber top mountings detiorated

Advise:chip in windscreen

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged

Advise:o/s/f mechanical load sensing valve broken

Advise:oil level half full

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,179 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 53,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,698 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 WAJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

M300 WAJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is M300 WAJ safe to buy?

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