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MJ51 MXN

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 MXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 89,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,384 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 84,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 50,423 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 46,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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MJ51 MXN is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ51 MXN, 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 MJ51 MXN registered?

MJ51 MXN is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is MJ51 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 MXN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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