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M30 ABR

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,862 mi
Last recorded54,862 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 ABR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,511 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 53,511 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,933 miles

parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 51,404 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,439 miles

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

slight cut in offside front tyre wall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,425 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

rear wheel alignment visually out

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,785 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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M30 ABR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M30 ABR, 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 M30 ABR registered?

M30 ABR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is M30 ABR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 ABR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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