2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 AUW
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2001. Recorded mileage 84,129 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
M3 AUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 84,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M3 AUW Mileage History
- 05/06/202279,392 mi
- 03/06/202380,698 mi+1,306 mi
- 03/06/202380,698 mi
- 24/05/202482,974 mi+2,276 mi
- 24/05/202584,129 mi+1,155 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M3 AUW 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 (M3 AUW) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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