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WF51 VPR

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,324 mi
Last recorded143,324 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 VPR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 143,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 135,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 134,157 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 134,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,821 miles

rusty underside due to age

Fail 10 Jan 2020 130,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2017 129,453 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp bulb dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2016 126,997 miles

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

Offside Front droplink slight play

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,250 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,028 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre deflation light "ON"

Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,338 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VPR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VPR, 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 WF51 VPR registered?

WF51 VPR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 VPR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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