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T17 CHP

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 CHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,709 miles

Front tyres void of tread on inner edges

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer brackets deteriorated

Slight play in the n/s/r lower ball joint

Strongly advise rear tyres worn to the limit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,299 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,508 miles

battery insecure both rear indicator bulbs and nearside wing repetor bulbs fading. under body and plastic outer sill covers offside front tyre nailed.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 25,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T17 CHP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 T17 CHP, 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 T17 CHP registered?

T17 CHP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is T17 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 CHP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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