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VN51 XJB

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 128,571 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 128,569 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 118,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 106,561 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 106,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion rear discs..slight distortion front discs

Pass 10 May 2010 94,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,024 miles

front disc's are worn

o/s/f stabilaty sensor link arm is missing and the light is on the dash

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,567 miles

all tyres are incorrect size and spec for vehicle may affect handling

Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,567 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres are incorrect size and spec for vehicle may affect handling

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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VN51 XJB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN51 XJB, 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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VN51 XJB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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