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NPM 354

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,966 mi
Last recorded61,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 354
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 61,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 61,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,851 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges of treadface.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,818 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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NPM 354 is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NPM 354, 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 NPM 354 registered?

NPM 354 is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is NPM 354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPM 354 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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