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RG51 BDU

2000 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,117 mi
Last recorded110,117 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,117 miles

Rear AXEL OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,081 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,753 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,759 miles

alloys have sl rim dam kerbs

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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RG51 BDU is a 2000 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 RG51 BDU, 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 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG51 BDU registered?

RG51 BDU is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is RG51 BDU safe to buy?

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