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M3 RLD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,930 mi
Last recorded128,930 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,930 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 128,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Apr 2014 125,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut but not showing cordes

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 84,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RLD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLD, 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 RLD registered?

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

Is M3 RLD safe to buy?

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