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OE51 YVH

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,729 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,759 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,755 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s rear (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,019 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,437 miles

n/s/r indecator lamp 50% of leds not illuminating

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,073 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 68,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,690 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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OE51 YVH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE51 YVH, 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 OE51 YVH registered?

OE51 YVH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OE51 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 YVH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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