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LB51 XVL

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,518 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,922 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,574 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,751 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,138 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,138 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,812 miles

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,640 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 56,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,178 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,837 miles

engine light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,971 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,896 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,250 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 XVL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

LB51 XVL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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