MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Areas of bodywork show corrosion and developing sharp edges
Both front brake discs shields detatched
Both front tyres wearing on both edges
Both rear metal brake pipes show some corrosion
Both rear tyres wearing close to limit with inner edges devoid of tread and may soon expose cords
Rear service brake and park brake both have some unevenness on application
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety catch siezed (8.4.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Areas of bodywork show corrosion and developing sharp edges
Both front brake discs shields detatched
Both front tyres wearing on both edges
Both rear metal brake pipes show some corrosion
Both rear tyres wearing close to limit with inner edges devoid of tread and may soon expose cords
Rear service brake and park brake both have some unevenness on application
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipe corrosion and covered in grease
brake pipe corrosion and covered in grease
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB51 KNU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SB51 KNU, 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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SB51 KNU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is SB51 KNU safe to buy?
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