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WJ51 YEL

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2026 65,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2025 64,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 64,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 63,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 62,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,364 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs rusty x4

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slight wear

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,425 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)

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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WJ51 YEL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ51 YEL, 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 WJ51 YEL registered?

WJ51 YEL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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