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FG51 LZW

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,089 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear - roll cage fitted ()

Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,089 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush - bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 92,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded section of floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded section of floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,463 miles

Centre brace under exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated

offside inner rear front to rear brake pipe cannot have its condition determined due to grease

ofside front brake backing plate is loose yet not likely to detach

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,434 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brace under exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear light is slightly insecure

offside inner rear front to rear brake pipe cannot have condition determined as covered in grease yet has corrosion

offside rear light is slightly insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

centre cross brace under exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 83,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

e.m.l.light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2008 66,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

e.m.l.light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,673 miles

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

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

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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FG51 LZW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG51 LZW, 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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FG51 LZW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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