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M3 KSO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,357 miles

plastic covers outer sills

Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,357 miles

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

plastic covers outer sills

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,037 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,932 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,390 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 71,695 miles

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

Number plates have no post code and it has the BMW emblum also Honey Comb Backing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,695 miles

Number plates have no post code and it has the BMW emblum also Honey Comb Backing

Fail 6 Apr 2006 62,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,412 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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M3 KSO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

M3 KSO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is M3 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 KSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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