MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,203 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded through but not showing any sharp edges
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
general corrosion
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded through but not showing any sharp edges
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
general corrosion
handbrake travel high
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
wear in rear suspension bump stops
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joins (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Lambda sensor wiring underneath vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted to vehicle
Front Bumper slightly loose
MIL illuminated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire broken (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device broken but not affecting operation
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wing rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear diff oily
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear diff oily
oil leak
Engine light on
OSF disc dust guard loose
Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to back box joints (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken off (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) Routed Wrong (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35R19 or 225/40R19 fronts (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front 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)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine light on
OSF disc dust guard loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Light surface corrosion to all coilsprings
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear differential mounting area slightly deteriated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Thick application of copper grease to underbody components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER WALL OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 VAX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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