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M3 UWP

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,112 mi
Last recorded155,112 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 155,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 153,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 149,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 145,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 142,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 142,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 135,383 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,383 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,018 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 115,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,804 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 96,804 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,876 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 68,149 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Fail 1 Mar 2008 68,149 miles

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

Both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 54,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,524 miles

Advise center rear seatbelt not tested due to being trapped behind seat backrest. †

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 UWP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

M3 UWP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is M3 UWP safe to buy?

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