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EF51 EHE

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,656 miles

Oil leak

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

warning lights on dash

Fail 3 Apr 2012 117,595 miles

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

Oil leak

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

warning lights on dash

Pass 18 May 2011 111,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,925 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 82,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,163 miles

both rear tyres near wear limit.

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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EF51 EHE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF51 EHE, 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 EF51 EHE registered?

EF51 EHE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is EF51 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 EHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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