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M3 XKF

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,234 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 71,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,421 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 66,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 61,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 46,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 XKF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

M3 XKF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is M3 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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