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NG51 ODX

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,395 mi
Last recorded173,395 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 ODX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 173,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

nearside dipped beam bulb slightly discoloured

nearside front fog light lense damaged

offside front inner steering rack arm corroded

slight distortion front inner tyres tread

Fail 26 Aug 2015 173,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front , in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

steering rack inner ball joint coupling shaft corroded offside

Pass 3 Jan 2015 168,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Dec 2013 165,245 miles

FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL WORN

Fail 13 Nov 2012 157,777 miles

Exhaust deterioration

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 157,777 miles

Exhaust deterioration

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE, TREAD LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK, POSSIBLY FROM ENGINE AND RUNNING ON TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE !

Pass 28 Jan 2011 120,265 miles

driver seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 Jan 2011 120,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 95,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 91,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,791 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,929 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)

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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NG51 ODX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG51 ODX, 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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NG51 ODX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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