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L66 HEB

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,682 mi
Last recorded126,682 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 HEB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 126,682 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 126,053 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front leveling sensor broken

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front leveling sensor broken

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,089 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 119,083 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,082 miles

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,436 miles

tyre wearing on inner edge n/s front

Fail 17 Apr 2014 103,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyre wearing on inner edge n/s front

Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,706 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 78,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,676 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 51,407 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 51,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L66 HEB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L66 HEB, 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 L66 HEB registered?

L66 HEB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is L66 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 HEB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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