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MF51 YGD

2001 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YGD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,822 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,560 miles

Bonnet catch stiff in operation

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch stiff in operation

Brake discs pitted all round

Rear tailgate plynth loose but secured by tape

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

both front side repeators water ingress operation ok

Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front side repeators water ingress operation ok

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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MF51 YGD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MF51 YGD, 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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MF51 YGD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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