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GY51 YVG

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,190 mi
Last recorded138,190 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 135,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 130,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 118,855 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 113,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside rear drive shaft

under trays fitted not able to see all parts

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,319 miles

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

both AUX belts worn

offside rear driveshaft slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,731 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,001 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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GY51 YVG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY51 YVG, 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.

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GY51 YVG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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