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SB51 KNU

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,945 mi
Last recorded133,945 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 KNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,945 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 133,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,722 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,304 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 111,302 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,503 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,858 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 88,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipe corrosion and covered in grease

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,889 miles

brake pipe corrosion and covered in grease

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,161 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,449 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,205 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 33,201 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2005 29,442 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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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.

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