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RG51 BUW

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,678 mi
Last recorded42,678 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,678 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,401 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,414 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,026 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 24,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 BUW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RG51 BUW, 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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What year was RG51 BUW registered?

RG51 BUW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 BUW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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