MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear diff slight oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
engine underside and outer sills covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f and rear tyres outer sidewall damage
oil leaks on engine and o/s/r diff
outer sills plastic covers fitted
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f and rear tyres outer sidewall damage
oil leaks on engine and o/s/r diff
outer sills plastic covers fitted
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sills plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
1.fuel cap seal cracking 2.n/s and o/s/f tyres outer sidewall damage 3.oil leak on offside of rear diff 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs heavily corroded and pitted
chip in windscreen
offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but does not expose cord
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
signs of oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs heavily corroded and pitted
chip in windscreen
offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but does not expose cord
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
signs of oil leak
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake Disc's lipped
Front Wiper Blades poor in operation require attention soon.
Fuel cap rubber seal starting to age crack
Heat sheild around fuel filter insecure
Outer side walls of both front tyres damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Replace both rear indicator bulbs as they are turning white.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISES AS FULL TEST
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r sidelamp not working
o/s/r tyre tread worn very low and has a nail in the outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre tread worn low
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre tread worn low
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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LB51 ETV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LB51 ETV, 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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LB51 ETV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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