MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,058 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged - not quite catching tyre on steering lock check
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust clamp oval corroded and fractured - exhaust system still supported and not leaking
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
EML
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side inner swivel slight play
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear disks
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear disks
both front tyres have tears on inner & outer walls
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
EML light illuminated
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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M3 UCB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2001.
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