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VO51 ZFF

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 ZFF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,482 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 60,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

you will get £100.00 FINE IF YOU PUT MISSREAD NUMBER PLATES BACK ON

Pass 8 May 2008 47,253 miles

you will get £100.00 FINE IF YOU PUT MISSREAD NUMBER PLATES BACK ON

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,189 miles

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

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)

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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VO51 ZFF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO51 ZFF, 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 VO51 ZFF registered?

VO51 ZFF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is VO51 ZFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 ZFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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