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V7 ANT

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ANT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 73,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,554 miles

all tyres perished

diff oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,392 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,879 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,879 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,238 miles

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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V7 ANT is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V7 ANT, 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 V7 ANT registered?

V7 ANT is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is V7 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 ANT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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