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M3 NLH

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 98,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 90,879 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs slightly scored and worn

rear axle diff has signs of oil leak

rear brake pipe on nearside rear is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,809 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor light on on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,592 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 NLH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M3 NLH, 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 NLH registered?

M3 NLH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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