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M30 VPR

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,052 mi
Last recorded138,052 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 138,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 136,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 134,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 133,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 129,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 128,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,161 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,285 miles

exhaust clamps broken/deteriorated

nearside front brake back plate has one fixing deteriorated

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,165 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust joint clamps deteriorated

nearside front brake back plate has one fixing deteriorated

slight wear to the outside edges of both front tyres

Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust joint clamps deteriorated

nearside front brake back plate has one fixing deteriorated

slight wear to the outside edges of both front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,389 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 92,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 66,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 49,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VPR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPR, 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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M30 VPR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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