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LE51 XSG

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,168 mi
Last recorded179,168 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XSG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 179,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 175,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber worn

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

Fail 4 May 2019 175,026 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber worn

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

Pass 5 May 2018 163,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal heavily perished - still providing seal to fuel tank

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2018 163,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal heavily perished - still providing seal to fuel tank

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 150,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 150,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,045 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,292 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,292 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 45,338 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower arm bushes worn!(both sides)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,192 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,429 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 XSG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE51 XSG, 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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LE51 XSG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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