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LB51 RMV

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,961 mi
Last recorded107,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 RMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 107,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,441 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,847 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

offside rear upper hub bush slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

offside rear upper hub bush slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,254 miles

srs light on will fail next mot

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

o/s/f washer jet not working

Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

o/s/f washer jet not working

Fail 2 Oct 2009 62,518 miles

Air b ag warning light on

Head light Auto aim sensor linkage detatched at lever

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Small stickers attatched to front & rear no. plates , not affecting reflective border or ability to read plates

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,518 miles

Air b ag warning light on

Head light Auto aim sensor linkage detatched at lever

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Small stickers attatched to front & rear no. plates , not affecting reflective border or ability to read plates

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 45,049 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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LB51 RMV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB51 RMV, 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 LB51 RMV registered?

LB51 RMV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LB51 RMV safe to buy?

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