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M3 WFA

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,964 mi
Last recorded108,964 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 108,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 105,499 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,975 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 103,973 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,705 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,583 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 WFA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

M3 WFA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is M3 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 WFA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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