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338 NG

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,550 mi
Last recorded53,550 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration338 NG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 50,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,007 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres perished and 2mm edges

nearside headlamp in poor condition

rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,928 miles

front tyres 2mm edges

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,578 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,989 miles

chip windscreen

rear brakes worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,989 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

chip windscreen

rear brakes worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,550 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion emerging

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slight corrosion emerging

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,822 miles

Both Front Tyres Sidewalls Cracked.

Tyre Size: 225/40 ZR19

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,144 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,621 miles

front brakes worn

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear indicators pale

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,244 miles

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

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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338 NG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 338 NG, 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 338 NG registered?

338 NG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 338 NG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 338 NG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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