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RN51 EAM

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,713 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 116,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,322 miles

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

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2015 113,313 miles

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

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,221 miles

off side front anti roll bar lower link has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,181 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,524 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,403 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,852 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2006 56,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,957 miles

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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RN51 EAM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN51 EAM, 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 RN51 EAM registered?

RN51 EAM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RN51 EAM safe to buy?

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