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WF51 PVO

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 97,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 97,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Service and parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring engine and other underbody components.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,027 miles

Steering rack has slight play inner joints

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack has slight play inner joints

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at rear

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,088 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,518 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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WF51 PVO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WF51 PVO, 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

How do I check the history of WF51 PVO?

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What year was WF51 PVO registered?

WF51 PVO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is WF51 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 PVO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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