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W20 MCG

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 MCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 122,116 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,540 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 16 Dec 2009 106,176 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,676 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak on diff

Fail 6 Jan 2009 100,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,802 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

front brake pads and disks worn low

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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W20 MCG is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W20 MCG, 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 W20 MCG registered?

W20 MCG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is W20 MCG safe to buy?

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