MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Front Washers jets weak
Handbrake has little reserve travel (STRONG ADVISE)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component fractured Suspension arm retaining bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Washers jets weak
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake has little reserve travel (STRONG ADVISE)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 XWE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 XWE, 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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M3 XWE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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