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SE51 DZX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 DZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting close (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass small crack (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 143,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass small crack (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,219 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 112,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 112,084 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,614 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,050 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Brake PAds Low

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,050 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Brake PAds Low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,249 miles

both rear tyres low tread

front pads getting low +discs worn

o/s/f head light adjust on suspension brocken

rear indicators turning white

rear pads low

under trays fitted

whashers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres low tread

front pads getting low +discs worn

o/s/f head light adjust on suspension brocken

rear indicators turning white

rear pads low

under trays fitted

whashers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,753 miles

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

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

rear diff wet with oil

Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,960 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 Sep 2006 54,061 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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SE51 DZX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE51 DZX, 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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SE51 DZX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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