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M3 NXE

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake warning light is on

front seat belts slow to recoil

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s front jacking point block is missing

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

oil light stays on longer than you would expect

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure indicator is on

various brake pipes are rusted

wheel rims are scored

Fail 1 Feb 2010 89,122 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure indicator is on

various brake pipes are rusted

wheel rims are scored

all brake discs are worn

brake warning light is on

front seat belts slow to recoil

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s front jacking point block is missing

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

oil light stays on longer than you would expect

Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005

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 NXE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M3 NXE?

You can check the full history of M3 NXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M3 NXE registered?

M3 NXE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is M3 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NXE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 NXE have outstanding finance?

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