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HN51 FYL

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,794 mi
Last recorded150,794 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 147,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 141,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 135,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,833 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,171 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 114,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise n/s rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2005 38,011 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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HN51 FYL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HN51 FYL, 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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What year was HN51 FYL registered?

HN51 FYL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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