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M3 UGC

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,681 mi
Last recorded119,681 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 119,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2022 117,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,483 miles

Nearside Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,575 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,986 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 86,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,305 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,305 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,589 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,169 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 UGC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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