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L6 OPD

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,009 mi
Last recorded80,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 OPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,024 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 40,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,526 miles

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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L6 OPD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L6 OPD, 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 L6 OPD registered?

L6 OPD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is L6 OPD safe to buy?

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