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RL51 ZWW

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 108,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,694 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 108,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,744 miles

advise on wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,055 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 59,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

long handbrake travel

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,991 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)

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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RL51 ZWW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RL51 ZWW, 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 RL51 ZWW registered?

RL51 ZWW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is RL51 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 ZWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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