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M30 JRA

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019
Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,136 miles

IT WOULD SUGGEST THAT THE SUSPENSION REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

TRACE OF CONTACT AT REAR WHEEL

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

WIRING LOOSE IN FIXINGS

Fail 27 Nov 2017 113,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Nov 2016 112,029 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both sides (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both sides (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,245 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust section join excessively corroded

Slight play at offside front inner steering rack track rod

Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust section join excessively corroded

Slight play at offside front inner steering rack track rod

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,345 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads getting low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear exhaust silencer join corroded and fractured

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,459 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,726 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing heavily on outer shoulders

Fail 23 Sep 2009 67,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing heavily on outer shoulders

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,180 miles

o/s front leveling switch broken

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,905 miles

slight oil leak at n/s rear

Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,579 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

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

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 JRA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JRA, 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 JRA registered?

M30 JRA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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