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XJO 46X

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,309 mi
Last recorded125,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 46X
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 125,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023
Pass 6 May 2022
Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 131,051 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,247 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 114,784 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 114,784 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2011

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 28 Apr 2010 105,062 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,069 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres just on the limit on the outside edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,840 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall.

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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XJO 46X is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJO 46X, 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 XJO 46X registered?

XJO 46X is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is XJO 46X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJO 46X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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