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CU51 ZBL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,129 mi
Last recorded83,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,673 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 17 May 2019 76,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,001 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,129 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 41,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,000 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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CU51 ZBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU51 ZBL, 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 CU51 ZBL registered?

CU51 ZBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is CU51 ZBL safe to buy?

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