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N3 SGC

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,555 mi
Last recorded133,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 133,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear lower outer suspension joint slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2011 133,555 miles

offside rear lower outer suspension joint slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2009 117,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering rack slight lift nearside

Pass 29 Oct 2009 117,677 miles

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

Steering rack slight lift nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2008 107,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n s f sterring rack †small cent n/s/r panel †all wheels and sides of tyres marked †n/s/r tyre on limit

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 SGC is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SGC, 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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What year was N3 SGC registered?

N3 SGC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is N3 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 SGC shows 6 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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