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M3 UED

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,651 mi
Last recorded135,651 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UED
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,167 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 134,238 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,375 miles

O/S REAR SIDELIGHT INCOMPLETE

O/S STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS REMOVED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,583 miles

FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,413 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,405 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,249 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,210 miles

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

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

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 24 Jun 2009 66,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,586 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 UED is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black 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 UED, 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 UED registered?

M3 UED is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is M3 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UED shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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