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OY51 OPO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 116,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,513 miles

diff leaking oil

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,164 miles

front n/s tyre damaged slightly on the sidewall

leak from the rear diff

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2009 105,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front n/s tyre damaged slightly on the sidewall

leak from the rear diff

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 96,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 83,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2007 83,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 65,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 65,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,129 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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OY51 OPO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY51 OPO, 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 OY51 OPO registered?

OY51 OPO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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