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LE51 GNZ

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GNZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,540 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,324 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,114 miles

all four tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,411 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 87,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 73,347 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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LE51 GNZ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LE51 GNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE51 GNZ?

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What year was LE51 GNZ registered?

LE51 GNZ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LE51 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 GNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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