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WP51 XYA

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 XYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 88,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 88,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 87,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,284 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,825 miles

n/s/r tyre3/4mm

o/s/r tyre on 2/4mm

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,404 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 XYA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 WP51 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

WP51 XYA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is WP51 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 XYA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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