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M3 VCX

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 138,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 138,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 116,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front coil springs corroded

catalytic converter raterling

front brake discs worn

nearside front foglamp damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2013 116,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front coil springs corroded

catalytic converter raterling

front brake discs worn

nearside front foglamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 72,119 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,101 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 VCX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

M3 VCX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is M3 VCX safe to buy?

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