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878 DWA

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,937 mi
Last recorded143,937 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 DWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 138,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 134,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 126,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 118,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 109,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,609 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 93,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre to tailbox clamps -corroded/broken

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 93,557 miles

centre to tailbox clamps -corroded/broken

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 88,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,569 miles

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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878 DWA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 878 DWA, 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 878 DWA registered?

878 DWA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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