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M30 DCY

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 81,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 79,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,742 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 68,046 miles

Rear exhaust back box to centre pipe clamps rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,800 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 DCY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCY, 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 M30 DCY?

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What year was M30 DCY registered?

M30 DCY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is M30 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 DCY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M30 DCY have outstanding finance?

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