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FY51 CFO

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,791 mi
Last recorded51,791 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,865 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,693 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,163 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,799 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 29,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R Tyre has damaged outer side wall

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,645 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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FY51 CFO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 CFO, 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 FY51 CFO?

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What year was FY51 CFO registered?

FY51 CFO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 CFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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