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V23 REM

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 REM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 76,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 76,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 73,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,123 miles

both front tyres worn on edges poss due to under inflation close to legal limit 225/45/18 95y

brake peddle does not have a rubber antislip on corregatated poss as manufacture

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,981 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges need to keep and eye on them

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 55,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,047 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2006 37,693 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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V23 REM 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 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 V23 REM, 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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V23 REM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is V23 REM safe to buy?

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