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P7 WLA

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,053 mi
Last recorded125,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,053 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 124,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 114,715 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 27 May 2014 103,087 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 98,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 98,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,355 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,355 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,823 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 5 Sep 2008 77,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,697 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear axel bad oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

oil leak from engine

rear axel bad oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 61,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear 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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P7 WLA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P7 WLA, 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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P7 WLA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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