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EN51 AWG

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,605 mi
Last recorded55,605 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 AWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,780 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 53,582 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,415 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 52,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,479 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,157 miles

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,171 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,931 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,677 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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EN51 AWG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN51 AWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN51 AWG registered?

EN51 AWG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is EN51 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 AWG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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