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VK51 BTY

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 131,200 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 129,270 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 125,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,628 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

brake pad wear indicator light on

damage to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

n/s headlight brackets broken

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f tyre outer side wall splitting

oil leak

warning light on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

brake pad wear indicator light on

damage to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

n/s headlight brackets broken

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f tyre outer side wall splitting

oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,782 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan under battary tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion all over underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 116,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 110,153 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 110,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 102,315 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)

diff oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 96,689 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 96,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,552 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 86,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 80,003 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low

brake warning light on

Pass 30 May 2006 77,068 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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VK51 BTY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK51 BTY, 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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VK51 BTY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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