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M3 OCV

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,344 mi
Last recorded75,344 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,399 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,333 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,246 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,695 miles

vehicle chassis sections and streel brakepipes are underseald and also plastic covers cover some off chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,790 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,975 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 28,880 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 12,175 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 12,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 OCV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OCV, 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

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What year was M3 OCV registered?

M3 OCV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is M3 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OCV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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