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M3 UXE

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,565 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damage outside sweep

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,336 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,335 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 4 Sep 2009 92,691 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,496 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 78,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,716 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,716 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,505 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 UXE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 UXE registered?

M3 UXE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is M3 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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