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PB51 ENG

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,361 miles

wear to rear tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag warning light does not come on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 96,294 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres rearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

warning lamp indicates an AIRBAG fault

Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

warning lamp indicates an AIRBAG fault

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,403 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,403 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,532 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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PB51 ENG 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 PB51 ENG, 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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PB51 ENG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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