2001 BMW M3 2.3L Other · EBZ 22
2001 BMW M3 (2.3L, other). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 189,815 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Other
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2266cc
EBZ 22 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 189,815 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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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.
EBZ 22 Mileage History
- 08/09/2022188,573 mi
- 10/09/2023189,114 mi+541 mi
- 30/09/2024189,131 mi+17 mi
- 06/09/2025189,815 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 415 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EBZ 22 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (EBZ 22) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 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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