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M3 TAP

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 133,949 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,505 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear differential main oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 131,892 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering inner joints

Fail 5 Dec 2015 130,418 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,025 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 118,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

automatic headlamp leveller on suspension arm broken. This may become part of the mot at some point soon

nearside and offside front tyres bald on edges and may need replacing soon

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,731 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 101,901 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,174 miles

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

rear diff input seal leaking badly.

Pass 17 Nov 2007
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,670 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TAP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver 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 TAP, 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 TAP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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