CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF51 XNK

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,938 mi
Last recorded145,938 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2025 145,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,746 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 142,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 142,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front brake hose not secured

Offside Front brake hose not secured

Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 137,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 111,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perished/cracked and worn to 3mm advise replace tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise when clutch pedal pressed to floor

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,083 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2011 71,949 miles

N/S/F tyre tare to side wall but not showing cords

O/S/R tyre tare to side wall but not showing cords

Pass 20 May 2009 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2008 64,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,786 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 52,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF51 XNK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF51 XNK, 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 HF51 XNK?

You can check the full history of HF51 XNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF51 XNK registered?

HF51 XNK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HF51 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 XNK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF51 XNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF51 XNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.