2001 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · G117 FAN
2001 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10/04/2001. Recorded mileage 147,826 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2302cc
G117 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 147,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G117 FAN Mileage History
- 31/08/2021145,749 mi
- 29/09/2022146,441 mi+692 mi
- 30/08/2023146,500 mi+59 mi
- 25/09/2024146,915 mi+415 mi
- 24/09/2025147,826 mi+911 mi
Average of roughly 511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G117 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (G117 FAN) between August 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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