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WK51 KTA

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage near side front tyre side wall

Fail 18 May 2010 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage near side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,982 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,805 miles

Near side rear tyre tread low at 2m/m on legal limit of 1.6m/m

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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WK51 KTA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK51 KTA, 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 WK51 KTA registered?

WK51 KTA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for WK51 KTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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