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M30 DES

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 82,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,855 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,960 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,291 miles

brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,608 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,214 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,213 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,964 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,701 miles

oil leak

unable to access boot area

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 DES is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DES, 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 M30 DES registered?

M30 DES is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is M30 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 DES shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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