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VU51 MVF

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,049 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,010 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front 235/35zr19 rear 255/35zr19

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,246 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,943 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

r pads low side rep disc f tyres wrn in edge st rack sl play

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,838 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU51 MVF 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 87%.

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 VU51 MVF, 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 VU51 MVF registered?

VU51 MVF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is VU51 MVF safe to buy?

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