2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 VXA
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 126,240 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
M3 VXA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2018
- 126,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
M3 VXA Mileage History
- 31/05/200648,229 mi
- 02/06/200764,084 mi+15,855 mi
- 09/06/200764,142 mi+58 mi
- 09/06/200873,995 mi+9,853 mi
- 09/06/200873,995 mi
- 19/06/200981,276 mi+7,281 mi
- 02/08/201084,415 mi+3,139 mi
- 12/07/201186,624 mi+2,209 mi
- 03/08/201292,561 mi+5,937 mi
- 30/07/2013101,343 mi+8,782 mi
- 30/07/2014109,159 mi+7,816 mi
- 04/07/2015111,793 mi+2,634 mi
- 22/08/2016120,851 mi+9,058 mi
- 19/08/2017124,512 mi+3,661 mi
- 21/08/2017124,540 mi+28 mi
- 07/09/2018126,240 mi+1,700 mi
- 07/09/2018126,240 mi
Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
M3 VXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (M3 VXA) between May 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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