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RL51 ZZC

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,427 mi
Last recorded206,427 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 206,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 206,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 205,115 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside rear parking brake lower coming up to readings compared to offside. May require adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body surface corrosion.

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 205,114 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside rear parking brake lower coming up to readings compared to offside. May require adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body surface corrosion.

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 203,397 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 202,578 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 202,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 201,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 199,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 199,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 197,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 197,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 196,252 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 196,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 190,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 190,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside rear brakes discs excessively pitted recommened replacement.

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

Rear brakes imbalanced to 32 percent recommended repair.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 178,678 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 178,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 157,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 132,572 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,905 miles

ADVISE, o/s/f side repeater bulb starting to fade.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

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 ZZC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RL51 ZZC, 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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RL51 ZZC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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