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WP51 DLX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 107,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,929 miles

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

some outer wall damage to front tyres (cords not showing).

Fail 21 May 2007 91,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some outer wall damage to front tyres (cords not showing).

Pass 11 May 2006 76,341 miles

1.Crack in excess of 40mm diameter outside Zone A (n/s edge)of swept area unlikely to affect driver`s view of the road.

Pass 20 May 2005 61,967 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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WP51 DLX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP51 DLX, 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 WP51 DLX registered?

WP51 DLX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is WP51 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 DLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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