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ROD 72

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 72
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,743 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Offside wiper split at end

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,743 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

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

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

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

Offside wiper split at end

Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,007 miles

Front discs badly lipped

Offside front xenon headlight adjuster on lower arm broken

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs badly lipped

Offside front xenon headlight adjuster on lower arm broken

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,824 miles

cut in nearside side wall

Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,824 miles

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

cut in nearside side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,542 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 53,511 miles

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

os/f tyre side wall damage advise

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,277 miles

Offside 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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ROD 72 is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ROD 72, 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 ROD 72 registered?

ROD 72 is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is ROD 72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 72 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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