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LB51 ETV

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,376 mi
Last recorded119,376 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ETV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,376 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,453 miles

engine underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,212 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 97,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,613 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 77,412 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,278 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,822 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,336 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,735 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 14 Nov 2005 38,147 miles

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?

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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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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