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RG51 BVC

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,121 mi
Last recorded50,121 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer inlet pipe sealing joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,039 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,813 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,802 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,575 miles

Offside Slight play/movement in steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 May 2019 49,398 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 48,154 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 30 May 2015 47,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 May 2014 45,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,275 miles

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

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

auxilary drive belts starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,813 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BVC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

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

Is RG51 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 BVC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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