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AR51 XEK

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,506 mi
Last recorded120,506 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,506 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 120,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,335 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,161 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,299 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,599 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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AR51 XEK 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 81.3%.

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 AR51 XEK, 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 AR51 XEK?

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What year was AR51 XEK registered?

AR51 XEK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AR51 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 XEK have outstanding finance?

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