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RE51 HDH

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

rear diff slight weepage

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,858 miles

rear diff slight weepage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,070 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,069 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,326 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 May 2008 61,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,635 miles

front disc lipped

offside front tyre low outer edge

offside outer sill cover cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,085 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)

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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RE51 HDH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RE51 HDH, 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 RE51 HDH registered?

RE51 HDH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RE51 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 HDH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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