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OW51 MYP

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipes corroded at n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays fitted

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,926 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 131,779 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2020 131,779 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 129,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 121,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,204 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine management light on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,289 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 107,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,400 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 MYP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OW51 MYP, 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.

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What year was OW51 MYP registered?

OW51 MYP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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