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AF51 YOC

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YOC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 89,222 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 89,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,233 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,498 miles

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

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

both front tyre side walls have cuts in them

both rear tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,469 miles

movement o/s/f lower rear bush

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

tapley test for brakes

Fail 29 Oct 2011 62,324 miles

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

movement o/s/f lower rear bush

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

tapley test for brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,864 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,863 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,493 miles

Both front tyres scruuing on inner edges o.k. at time of test

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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AF51 YOC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF51 YOC, 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 AF51 YOC registered?

AF51 YOC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AF51 YOC safe to buy?

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