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B8 NOJ

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,402 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,130 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,875 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamps broke

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,415 miles

Nearside Front tyres bald inner edge

Nearside Rear tyres bald inner edge

Offside Front tyres bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyres bald inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mount brokes

fuel cap is a temporary cap

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyres bald inner edge

Nearside Rear tyres bald inner edge

Offside Front tyres bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyres bald inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mount brokes

fuel cap is a temporary cap

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,462 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Oil leak rear diff

Rear exhaust claps broken

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,132 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT WING BODY WORK DAMAGED

Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,173 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 72,505 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but seals securely.

Pass 18 May 2011 66,683 miles

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

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 18 May 2011 66,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,640 miles

Small amount of play in both front lower ball joints

Some movement in lower arm bushes in both front lower arms

The rear axle bushes are worn and there is movement in tie bars and bottom arm bushes

o/s/r disc slightly scored

Fail 16 May 2009 51,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 51,706 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,749 miles

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

n/s beam image flat.

Pass 4 May 2006 37,514 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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B8 NOJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 B8 NOJ, 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 B8 NOJ registered?

B8 NOJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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