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HY51 GJU

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,805 miles

Both rear tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Sensor (hieght?) on offside front lower arm broken

Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,784 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both rear tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Sensor (hieght?) on offside front lower arm broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,198 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,200 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 86,198 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,269 miles

o/s/f headlamp adjuster on suspension arm broken

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,848 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear brakes starting to get sticky

rear tyres different size than tyres fitted to front

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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HY51 GJU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY51 GJU, 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 HY51 GJU registered?

HY51 GJU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HY51 GJU safe to buy?

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