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M3 XGL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,332 mi
Last recorded164,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 162,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 161,290 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 160,698 miles

brake pipes to rear hose corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 135,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 135,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 132,460 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 132,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 124,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 115,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has slight rear wheel bearing noise when driven

Fail 18 May 2011 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has slight rear wheel bearing noise when driven

Pass 20 May 2010 104,060 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2010 104,060 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,196 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 XGL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

M3 XGL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is M3 XGL safe to buy?

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