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315 JPP

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,292 mi
Last recorded84,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration315 JPP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,292 miles

Central Rear view Mirror poor glass condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust clamps fractured/broken/corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,292 miles

Central Rear view Mirror poor glass condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust clamps fractured/broken/corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot handle loose

Rear Boot panel corroded

Rear Exhaust join fractured and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,303 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot handle loose

Rear Boot panel corroded

Rear Exhaust join fractured and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,751 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration bulb dim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Boot handle slightly loose

Rear Boot panel corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp fractured

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,181 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear panel corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,376 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,773 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,744 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 69,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,815 miles

slight play in o/s/f wishbone inner joint

Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,812 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f wishbone inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,190 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,290 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 54,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,983 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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315 JPP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 315 JPP, 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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315 JPP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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