CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG51 MFR

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,583 mi
Last recorded34,583 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,838 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,511 miles

both front tyre side walls starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,760 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,298 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG51 MFR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YG51 MFR, 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

How do I check the history of YG51 MFR?

You can check the full history of YG51 MFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG51 MFR registered?

YG51 MFR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YG51 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 MFR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG51 MFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG51 MFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.