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NU51 VZD

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 VZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 134,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 132,485 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 131,076 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 126,970 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Pass 9 May 2019 123,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 119,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,896 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,261 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts missing from exhaust where catalytic converter meets rear section but not leaking

both front brake back plates insecure but not fouling any other component

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,196 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,189 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,866 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,665 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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NU51 VZD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU51 VZD, 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 NU51 VZD registered?

NU51 VZD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 VZD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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