2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · K353 MOS
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2001. Recorded mileage 73,483 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
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K353 MOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 73,483 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
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.
K353 MOS Mileage History
- 05/01/202271,927 mi
- 15/12/202272,550 mi+623 mi
- 04/01/202472,895 mi+345 mi
- 14/01/202573,297 mi+402 mi
- 04/12/202573,483 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K353 MOS 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 (K353 MOS) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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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