CarVerify

Free Car Check

R20 PSW

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 PSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short and main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short and main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 98,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 94,074 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,413 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,548 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,530 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,828 miles

rear nearside brake noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,930 miles

front no.plate corner damage

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R20 PSW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R20 PSW, 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 R20 PSW?

You can check the full history of R20 PSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R20 PSW registered?

R20 PSW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is R20 PSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 PSW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R20 PSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R20 PSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.