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WP51 ZJX

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,040 mi
Last recorded73,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nearside rear tyres have splits in them not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 61,816 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,203 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,574 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 58,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,500 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 ZJX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

WP51 ZJX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is WP51 ZJX safe to buy?

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