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NV51 MVT

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 MVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,401 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,392 miles

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,392 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,879 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,567 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 51,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,860 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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NV51 MVT is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV51 MVT, 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

How do I check the history of NV51 MVT?

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What year was NV51 MVT registered?

NV51 MVT is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is NV51 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 MVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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