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KB51 BNZ

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BNZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,745 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,950 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 87,555 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,300 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 79,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

bolt missing from rear exhaust flange

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,845 miles

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

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,637 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,048 miles

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

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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KB51 BNZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KB51 BNZ, 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 KB51 BNZ registered?

KB51 BNZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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