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DE51 KEK

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 KEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 84,747 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,895 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,507 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 63,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 28,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DE51 KEK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE51 KEK, 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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What year was DE51 KEK registered?

DE51 KEK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DE51 KEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 KEK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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