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LD51 HGG

2001 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,319 mi
Last recorded104,319 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 HGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,635 miles

drivers door slight difficulty in opening from outside

slight judder to brake effort

Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

drivers door slight difficulty in opening from outside

slight judder to brake effort

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,784 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,749 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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LD51 HGG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD51 HGG, 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 LD51 HGG registered?

LD51 HGG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LD51 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 HGG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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