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R50 CJK

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 CJK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking around outer tread

Nearside Rear Lower slight exhaust blow rear section to silencer

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking around outer tread

rear metal brake pipes rusting both sides from brake rubber hoses

Fail 31 Oct 2023 102,676 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and water in lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking around outer tread

Nearside Rear Lower slight exhaust blow rear section to silencer

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking around outer tread

rear metal brake pipes rusting both sides from brake rubber hoses

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake down on effort

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake down on effort

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,803 miles

Offside Rear Lower rear pipe into rear silencer cracking

parking brake low on effort just in spec

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,530 miles

parking brake just in spec

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,270 miles

exhaust clamps to rear silencer part broken x2

parking brake just in spec

rear parking brake effort low

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps to rear silencer part broken x2

rear parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,219 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,438 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,630 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,471 miles

o/s&n/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,043 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,734 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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R50 CJK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R50 CJK, 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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What year was R50 CJK registered?

R50 CJK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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