2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N3 BWV
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21/12/2001. Recorded mileage 122,044 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
N3 BWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/12/2024
- 122,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N3 BWV Mileage History
- 08/11/2022121,226 mi
- 07/12/2024122,044 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 393 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N3 BWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (N3 BWV) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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