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SL51 UYE

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,143 mi
Last recorded172,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2023 172,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 168,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 160,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 159,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 126,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp colour slightly different

osf fog lamp damaged

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,410 miles

Off side rear tyre has been repaired.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,105 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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SL51 UYE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL51 UYE, 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 SL51 UYE registered?

SL51 UYE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SL51 UYE safe to buy?

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