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EN51 CVL

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 CVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 159,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 139,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 132,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,470 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 13 Nov 2010 119,307 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2009 112,256 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 106,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,878 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,809 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 CVL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CVL, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 CVL?

You can check the full history of EN51 CVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN51 CVL registered?

EN51 CVL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EN51 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 CVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN51 CVL have outstanding finance?

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