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L90 LAL

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,274 miles

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

advice parking brake adjusted

Fail 10 Oct 2007 54,274 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advice parking brake adjusted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,272 miles

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

advice parking brake shoes adjusted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 37,825 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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L90 LAL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L90 LAL, 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 L90 LAL registered?

L90 LAL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is L90 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 LAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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