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SK51 GUD

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,924 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,089 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,568 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing lightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,257 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wprn on outer edge just above limit n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 28,940 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,944 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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SK51 GUD 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 SK51 GUD, 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 SK51 GUD registered?

SK51 GUD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is SK51 GUD safe to buy?

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