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OW51 MFZ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,500 mi
Last recorded89,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 89,500 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 89,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,340 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,336 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,215 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,039 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)

osf suspension level sensor broken

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,264 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,093 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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OW51 MFZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OW51 MFZ, 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 OW51 MFZ?

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What year was OW51 MFZ registered?

OW51 MFZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is OW51 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 MFZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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