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HV51 YGF

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 122,975 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 122,547 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 122,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 119,953 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 119,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,657 miles

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

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

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 108,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 81,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,906 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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HV51 YGF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV51 YGF, 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 HV51 YGF registered?

HV51 YGF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HV51 YGF safe to buy?

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