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FN51 FFG

2001 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,574 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 95,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 92,386 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 92,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 89,536 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015
Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,854 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 61,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,300 miles

offside front secondary side light inoprative

Fail 29 Mar 2008 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front secondary side light inoprative

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,450 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn edges.

brakes tested with bowmonk meter.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,836 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Inner rear brake pads worn to approx, 2 to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FN51 FFG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN51 FFG, 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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FN51 FFG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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