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MD51 CTZ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 155,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 154,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 151,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 151,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front chassis slight corrotion

Nearside wiper smearing slightly worn

Offside Rear diff oil leak

noisy rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35zr19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,812 miles

Nearside Rear section of floor corroded

Offside Rear section on floor corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,613 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake needs adjustment -barely met requirements

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,579 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 85,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 73,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,616 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2005 280 miles

DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL OF NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW + WEAR IN FRONT DISCS

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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MD51 CTZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MD51 CTZ, 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 MD51 CTZ registered?

MD51 CTZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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