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M3 UFR

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,906 mi
Last recorded132,906 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 132,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 127,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2017 121,408 miles

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,697 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 99,728 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,089 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2011 81,965 miles

Front headlamp high adjustment sensor broken on lower arm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,965 miles

Front headlamp high adjustment sensor broken on lower arm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,541 miles

intermittant fault with o/s stop light

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 40,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,593 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 UFR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

M3 UFR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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