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M3 OTL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 124,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,386 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)

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,950 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,131 miles

air bag fault

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,510 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,680 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 OTL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

M3 OTL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is M3 OTL safe to buy?

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