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EX51 UOV

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 71,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2010 69,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded on friction surfaces

Fail 7 Feb 2010 69,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded on friction surfaces

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,666 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,044 miles

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

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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EX51 UOV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX51 UOV, 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 EX51 UOV registered?

EX51 UOV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is EX51 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UOV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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