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M3 VAX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,203 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 107,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,182 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,165 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,690 miles

Engine light on

OSF disc dust guard loose

Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,859 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,565 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 91,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,473 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 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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What year was M3 VAX registered?

M3 VAX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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