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M30 XGR

2001 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,782 mi
Last recorded126,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 XGR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 123,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,324 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. 265/30zr19y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,472 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff heavily leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal poor

undertrays fitted obscuring view to most of the underside

Fail 1 Mar 2019 101,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff heavily leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

fuel cap seal poor

undertrays fitted obscuring view to most of the underside

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,196 miles

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,538 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting visibility

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Differential has slight misting of oil

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted restricting visibility

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Differential has slight misting of oil

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,620 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked & perished.

Nearside & offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,619 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked & perished.

Nearside & offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,049 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuelcap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuelcap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,031 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,241 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 XGR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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