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29 FC

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 FC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 126,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 123,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 116,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 115,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,117 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 15 Sep 2010 90,123 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,014 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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29 FC 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 29 FC, 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 29 FC registered?

29 FC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 29 FC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 FC 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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