BMW M32001 · 3.2L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
BMW M3 (2001, PETROL, 3246cc) — mileage recorded at 60,892. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 7/20/2026, 9:30:40 PM
Checking the history for this 2001 BMW M3 (M111 DFK), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2007 to April 2010.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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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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