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W7 CPY

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 CPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,639 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,237 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear suspension has slight movement in lower bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,923 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 14 Feb 2009 39,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,822 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,769 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 29,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,213 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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W7 CPY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W7 CPY, 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 W7 CPY registered?

W7 CPY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is W7 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 CPY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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