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M4 THF

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 THF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,759 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 10 May 2025 75,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 May 2023 75,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 75,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 75,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 75,544 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 75,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,500 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 75,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,439 miles

Oil leak rear diff area ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,413 miles

all 4 tyres , age related cracks

underside of vehicle covered by undertrays

Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres , age related cracks

underside of vehicle covered by undertrays

Fail 15 May 2014 66,385 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 66,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 66,315 miles

coil springs corroded-brake pipes surface rust

Pass 3 May 2012 66,294 miles

btake pipes starting to corrode

covers under vehicle

exhaust corroded

aims on limit

brake pipes covered

wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers under vehicle

diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,007 miles

osr tyre has cut on outer wall but no cords visible

plastic covers unable to check under vehicle

slight stone chip crack on windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre has cut on outer wall but no cords visible

plastic covers unable to check under vehicle

slight stone chip crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,656 miles

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

plastic coverings under car unable to check components properley

slight stone chip in front screen

Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

plastic coverings under car unable to check components properley

slight stone chip in front screen

Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear + both front brake discs slightly worn

rear + front brakes slightly juddering

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,361 miles

both rear + both front brake discs slightly worn

rear + front brakes slightly juddering

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,972 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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M4 THF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M4 THF, 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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M4 THF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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