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DEL 71C

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,384 mi
Last recorded86,384 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 71C
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,384 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,323 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected speed sensor rubber covering disintegrated (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected speed sensor rubber covering disintegrated (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads low and starting to brake up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp 2x bolt heads corroded almost off, held by one, no leak and seems tight time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up ring starting to touch sensor (1.6 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

corrosion started to under side suspension units and bolts/nuts

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,160 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,726 miles

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

Front Stone chip in swept area (widscreen)

Oil leak from differential

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,726 miles

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

Front Stone chip in swept area (widscreen)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from differential

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,096 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 12 Aug 2016 85,096 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 May 2015 83,699 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 83,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 81,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,033 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 77,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 75,280 miles

nearside front foglight lense cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 69,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 65,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 61,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front washers weak diff input seal leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 53,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DEL 71C is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DEL 71C, 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 DEL 71C registered?

DEL 71C is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is DEL 71C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 71C shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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