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LA51 EKK

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,599 mi
Last recorded218,599 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 EKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 218,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 211,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 196,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 196,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 181,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 181,781 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 164,625 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 150,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 109,150 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,690 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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LA51 EKK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA51 EKK, 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 LA51 EKK registered?

LA51 EKK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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