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LD51 ZZE

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,753 mi
Last recorded135,753 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 ZZE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2017 131,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but secure at time of inspection (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust flange deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Jun 2016 118,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low PRS: both adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but secure at time of inspection (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working PRS: replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust flange deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 May 2013 95,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,262 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,143 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,132 miles

Offside headlight slightly loose

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Sep 2006 35,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside headlight slightly loose

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

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 ZZE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LD51 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

LD51 ZZE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LD51 ZZE safe to buy?

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