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L700 LLY

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,454 miles

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

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 129,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 129,145 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joints area. Both clamps also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 127,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joints. Both clamps also fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 127,696 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joints. Both clamps also fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and broken

Fail 19 Nov 2015 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,580 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,753 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,876 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 65,870 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,203 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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L700 LLY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L700 LLY, 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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L700 LLY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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