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M3 VDM

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,315 miles

front wipers smear the screen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,009 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2015 90,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,757 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,757 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,580 miles

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

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 75,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,842 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,145 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,560 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,560 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 63,011 miles

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 14 Jun 2006 59,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 52,386 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 VDM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

M3 VDM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is M3 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VDM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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