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M3 KGU

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 112,337 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,033 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 90,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,201 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,466 miles

rear discs corroding.front brake sensor wire broken.auto headlamp adjuster rod broken.rear exhaust flanges cracked.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,805 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension sensor connector rod broken off lower arm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 55,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,491 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 34,491 miles

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

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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M3 KGU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M3 KGU, 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 M3 KGU registered?

M3 KGU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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