MOT Status
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140,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside on 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside outer sills around jacking points (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear child seat fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle & offside (wheel arches) (4.1.D.2)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high & offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside on 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside outer sills around jacking points (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear child seat fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise rear brakes binding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and under body covers fitted, limited access for inspection
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nail in tyre
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DE51 VFR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?
DE51 VFR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.
Is DE51 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE51 VFR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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