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GL51 ACJ

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,735 mi
Last recorded65,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ACJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,201 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,126 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 41,119 miles

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

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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GL51 ACJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL51 ACJ, 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 GL51 ACJ?

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What year was GL51 ACJ registered?

GL51 ACJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is GL51 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ACJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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