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YH51 CSL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,687 mi
Last recorded187,687 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 187,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 178,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 158,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 144,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 129,736 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 104,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,155 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 82,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle fitted with foreign number plates,ie rear number plate black letters on a white back ground

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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YH51 CSL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH51 CSL, 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 YH51 CSL registered?

YH51 CSL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YH51 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 CSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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