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LA02 KBJ

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,458 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,180 miles

REAR FLEXI PIPES SECURED BY PLASTIC TYES

Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,525 miles

NS HAND BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

OS NS REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES NO CHORDS EXSPOSED

Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,353 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,904 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)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,284 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 72,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 72,204 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,236 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

parking brake lever comes up high

washer level light is on

Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

parking brake lever comes up high

washer fluid level light is on

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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LA02 KBJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA02 KBJ, 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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LA02 KBJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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