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M3 UYV

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

50,166 mi
Last recorded50,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 50,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 44,459 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2024 44,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 36,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,093 miles

Offside parking brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 30,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,390 miles

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

off-side rear/near-side rear tyres worn to wear bar indicators

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,562 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 UYV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

M3 UYV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is M3 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UYV shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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