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KT51 BWH

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 125,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,087 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)

exsaust system starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,776 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

drivers and passengers side windows have tint applied

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

off side front DSC linkage broken

rear differential oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

drivers and passengers side windows have tint applied

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

off side front DSC linkage broken

rear differential oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,465 miles

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

automatic headlight adjuster broke

both rear tyres side walls got cuts

slight gearbox leak

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,465 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

automatic headlight adjuster broke

both rear tyres side walls got cuts

slight gearbox leak

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 14 May 2007 68,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,053 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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KT51 BWH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KT51 BWH, 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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KT51 BWH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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