MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
leak from rear axle
leveling device for headlamps has broken off of fixing
os rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
leak from rear axle
leveling device for headlamps has broken off of fixing
os rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Small splits in offside front inner side wall of tyre
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall
advise front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
advise front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
strongley advise front brake pads wearing thin but not excessive
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)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
note; 3x tyres that i have advised on are worn on all shoulders, and advise to replace..A.S.A.P.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 BYU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VA51 BYU, 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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VA51 BYU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2001.
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