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N3 BWV

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,057 mi
Last recorded122,057 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 122,052 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 122,044 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and Rear ( outer edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 119,662 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine rattle

service over due

suspension lowered

Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,984 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,979 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,563 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 114,559 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp ride height sensor broken off offside front suspension arm (aims correct at time of test)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front suspension bump stop broken up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 110,731 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light indicates a fault

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

Headlamp ride height sensor broken off offside front suspension arm (aims correct at time of test)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside front brake shields loose (brackets/supports broken)

Offside front suspension bump stop broken up

Offside rear tyre has large cut to outer sidewall, NO plys visible.

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 105,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 93,304 miles

e.s.p sensor control arm broken.

exhaust corrosion.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

rear exhaust clamping bracket broken.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 85,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,199 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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N3 BWV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N3 BWV, 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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N3 BWV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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