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HG51 YMO

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

114,821 mi
Last recorded114,821 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,821 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,234 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Oil leak

near side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 107,119 miles

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

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 Front 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 20 Oct 2009 99,291 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm will need to changed very soon

brake pipes covered in substance unable to check properly

covers under car unable to check components propelrey

exhauts system cororded

front brakes slightly juddering

horn slightly distorting

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/r tyre just on limit

nearside aim on limit

oil leak

rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm will need to be changed soon

windescreen has a slight stone chip in it

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2009 99,290 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm will need to changed very soon

covers under car unable to check components propelrey

exhauts system cororded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside aim on limit

oil leak

rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm will need to be changed soon

windescreen has a slight stone chip in it

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 91,419 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2008 90,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 67,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,260 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 43,260 miles

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

oil leak

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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HG51 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 HG51 YMO, 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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HG51 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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