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FB51 AHV

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,944 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,113 miles

Oil leak oil leak from rear diff ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,820 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 43,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2006 37,436 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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FB51 AHV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FB51 AHV, 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.

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What year was FB51 AHV registered?

FB51 AHV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is FB51 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 AHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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