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RO51 ASZ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ASZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,425 miles

centre exhaust joints bolts missing but secure

rear exhaust silencer fixing joints in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust joints bolts missing but secure

rear exhaust silencer fixing joints in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 91,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 91,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,665 miles

O/S/REAR PARK EFFORT LOW

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,760 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

heavy oil leak to rear axle

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy oil leak to rear axle

Pass 5 May 2006 24,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,362 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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RO51 ASZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 ASZ, 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 RO51 ASZ registered?

RO51 ASZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is RO51 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 ASZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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