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GU51 UGO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 UGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,421 miles

Both sides front tyres perished recommend replacing

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,377 miles

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

Rear diff weeping

Pass 16 May 2022 104,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,281 miles

Differential pinon oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front pulling slightly to the left

Offside Rear Hand brake operation lazy

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,890 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,770 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,752 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,000 miles

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

minor ripple in n/s/r tyre outer wall

osf headlamp auto adjuster damaged

tip of n/s/r coil spring missing-function not impaired

Fail 23 Mar 2013 87,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osf headlamp auto adjuster damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,517 miles

Petrol cap sealing ring perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,635 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,061 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 43,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GU51 UGO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GU51 UGO, 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 GU51 UGO registered?

GU51 UGO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GU51 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 UGO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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