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GL51 OWM

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 101,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,100 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,752 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) 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 OWM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OWM, 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 OWM?

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What year was GL51 OWM registered?

GL51 OWM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GL51 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OWM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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