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GX51 EXU

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,989 mi
Last recorded120,989 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,242 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 107,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,982 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,982 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,209 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 22 Dec 2010 85,207 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 76,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,640 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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GX51 EXU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX51 EXU, 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 GX51 EXU registered?

GX51 EXU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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