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PL51 MGV

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 MGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,032 miles

brake discs corroded

engine mangement light on intermintly

engine noise

grease on offside front rack gaiter no splits found

horn switch has to be depressed hard to operate

Fail 2 Sep 2009 98,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake discs corroded

engine mangement light on intermintly

engine noise

grease on offside front rack gaiter no splits found

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PL51 MGV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL51 MGV, 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 PL51 MGV registered?

PL51 MGV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is PL51 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 MGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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