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M3 PXJ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 146,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,361 miles

ALL brake pipes heavily greased/under sealed

Fail 2 Jul 2015 136,361 miles

ALL brake pipes heavily greased/under sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 129,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 129,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,210 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 124,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 114,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 107,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,530 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,934 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 PXJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

M3 PXJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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The MOT history for M3 PXJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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