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S314 PCS

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 PCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 64,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,616 miles

n/s/f, n/s & o/s r brake pipes slight rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,516 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,808 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,532 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,857 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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S314 PCS is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S314 PCS, 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 S314 PCS registered?

S314 PCS is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is S314 PCS safe to buy?

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