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M3 RMX

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,471 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Crack and chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,240 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,382 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,785 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2014 89,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 85,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

nearside front wheel has slight damage to inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 83,686 miles

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

near side front tyre cut in side wakk not to cords

Pass 17 May 2011 79,191 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Repair to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 20 May 2010 73,026 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to underside of car and outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

no rear seat fitted so seat belts not tested

o/s/f tyre kerb lip damaged

Fail 2 May 2009 65,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 65,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,716 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 2 May 2007 52,619 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 52,619 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage.

O/S/R tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,161 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,161 miles

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

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 RMX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RMX, 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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M3 RMX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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