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P5 SJW

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,676 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 82,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,555 miles

Both rear tyres approx 3mm of wear left.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,157 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,894 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,940 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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P5 SJW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P5 SJW, 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

How do I check the history of P5 SJW?

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What year was P5 SJW registered?

P5 SJW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is P5 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 SJW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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