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P400 SMG

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,805 miles

o/s front s/ link arm broken

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,804 miles

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

o/s front s/ link arm broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,736 miles

Exhaust rear clamp broken. exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre damaged on siewall. no cords exposed. 225/40 R19

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,422 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,736 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,253 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

driver's sunvisor mirror cracked.

wind screen washer's warning light on.

Pass 18 May 2006 37,109 miles

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

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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P400 SMG is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P400 SMG, 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 P400 SMG registered?

P400 SMG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is P400 SMG safe to buy?

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