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M30 OFU

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 158,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,557 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2018 132,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,122 miles

Boot floor in good condition

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,550 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,455 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 OFU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU?

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What year was M30 OFU registered?

M30 OFU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is M30 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 OFU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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