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WN51 YBG

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,310 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,972 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,781 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall, 235/30 20 (4.1.D.1b)

Engune management light on, engine misfiring

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,442 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 62,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,107 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 58,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 47,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2007 47,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2006 36,785 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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WN51 YBG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WN51 YBG, 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.

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What year was WN51 YBG registered?

WN51 YBG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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