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HN51 RXS

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,801 mi
Last recorded123,801 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 RXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 123,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 123,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 122,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 121,832 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 115,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,780 miles

Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2015 105,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 97,193 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 97,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,205 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,205 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ADVISORY REAR DIFF NEEDS OIL

Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,150 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 RXS is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RXS, 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 HN51 RXS registered?

HN51 RXS is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HN51 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 RXS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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