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W13 LKE

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 LKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration lamp dim

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 97,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,444 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition at rear clamps

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 96,444 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened V Brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition at rear clamps

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,651 miles

Front tyres tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise-front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,176 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,083 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. O/S/F ANTI-ROLL STABALIZER LINK BROKEN. REAR & CENTRE EXHAUST FLANGES BROKEN. N/S/R ROAD NOISE REDUCING BAR CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 73,226 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 68,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top bushes on nearside and offside rear shock absorbers split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,313 miles

top bushes on nearside and offside rear shock absorbers split

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W13 LKE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W13 LKE, 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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W13 LKE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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