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M3 OUJ

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 142,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 135,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,182 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 132,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer-sill/under-sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer-sill/under-sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

both sides outer-sills/floors repaired and under-sealed

Pass 14 May 2018 126,296 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,252 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 118,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,138 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 95,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 77,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,677 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,709 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 OUJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

M3 OUJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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