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M3 UEJ

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,237 mi
Last recorded126,237 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 124,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 120,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,491 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 114,251 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,560 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,959 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 5 Nov 2012 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,867 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,161 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,600 miles

n/s repeater and both rear indicator bulbs going white

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 UEJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

M3 UEJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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