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DE51 VFR

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,665 mi
Last recorded140,665 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 140,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 135,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 135,550 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 125,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 120,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 115,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,039 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,061 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 90,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,326 miles

Advise rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 48,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,603 miles

nail in tyre

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 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.

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