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M3 XLG

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,442 mi
Last recorded140,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 140,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear by n/s drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 135,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt for bush moving in arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield mount broken out of pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield mount broken out of pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 126,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf tyre slight dammage to side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf tyre slight dammage to side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 121,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 121,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 120,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 119,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 117,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 115,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 106,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 101,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) 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 XLG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

M3 XLG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is M3 XLG safe to buy?

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