2001 BMW M3 3.2L Other · M30 BAE
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, other). First registered 09/10/2001. Recorded mileage 108,544 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2021
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Other
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
M30 BAE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2022
- 108,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
M30 BAE Mileage History
- 14/05/2022108,263 mi
- 12/11/2022108,544 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 564 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M30 BAE 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 (M30 BAE) between May 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2022 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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