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BD51 CKY

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,151 mi
Last recorded100,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,151 miles

Lower UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION AND UNDER SEALANT USED

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 97,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,306 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,004 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,943 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 66,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 7 May 2008 36,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,440 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 27,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,316 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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BD51 CKY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 CKY, 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.

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BD51 CKY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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