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M3 KVL

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill and quarter corroded

Rear sub frame mount corroded but not holed

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,191 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PLASTIC over sills

n/s/r jacking point corroded

wings HAS CORROSION

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear back plate fowling disk

all rear suspension bolts slack

Pass 5 May 2014 97,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,391 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes greased at rear unable to fully assess

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,871 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 51,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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 KVL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

M3 KVL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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