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KD51 LDZ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 87,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,146 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,704 miles

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

clutch niosey

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,457 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auto suspension disconnected

near side front tyre worn on edge

near side wheel rim damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auto suspension disconnected

near side front tyre worn on edge

near side wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,440 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 2 Dec 2005 36,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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KD51 LDZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KD51 LDZ, 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 KD51 LDZ registered?

KD51 LDZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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