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X3 NTL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 NTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 103,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45ZR18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,032 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,622 miles

Centre Rear Car has been wax oiled so on inspection cant see condition of fuel lines, brake pipes etc

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,963 miles

near side front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,000 miles

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 50,997 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 2 Sep 2006 45,071 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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X3 NTL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X3 NTL, 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 X3 NTL registered?

X3 NTL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is X3 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 NTL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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