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NX51 ALX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 101,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,107 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 96,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2019 94,929 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 94,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 93,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosin

Fail 11 May 2017 93,779 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosin

Pass 11 May 2016 93,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,303 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking but not yet exposing the cords.

Pass 12 May 2014 91,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres perrished outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 88,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,443 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2011 84,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 81,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 54,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 40,357 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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NX51 ALX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NX51 ALX, 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 NX51 ALX registered?

NX51 ALX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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