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M3 XBV

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,295 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in off side front suspension boittom ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,386 miles

Slight play in near side stearing arm inner fixing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 78,926 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Slight play in off side stearing arm inner fixing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,611 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 71,350 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,646 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 XBV 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 93.3%.

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 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

M3 XBV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is M3 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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