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GL51 YXG

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,884 miles

EXHAUST JOINING FLANGES CORRODED & PARTLY MISSING

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SEVERE OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

Fail 17 Feb 2018 99,884 miles

EXHAUST JOINING FLANGES CORRODED & PARTLY MISSING

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SEVERE OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

Pass 23 Apr 2016 98,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear oil leak (diff)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 97,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 96,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 93,398 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 81,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,427 miles

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

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

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 YXG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXG, 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

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What year was GL51 YXG registered?

GL51 YXG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GL51 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 YXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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