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2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 PC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 78,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 78,619 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 78,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,226 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 61,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,569 miles

Front 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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74 PC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 74 PC, 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 74 PC registered?

74 PC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is 74 PC safe to buy?

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