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LF51 GDU

2001 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,805 miles

harness belts fitted to offside front and nearside front seats

rear seats and seatbelts removed from vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,815 miles

Chassis sensor broken on OSF suspension arm

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,054 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 29 Apr 2006 46,686 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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LF51 GDU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF51 GDU, 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

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What year was LF51 GDU registered?

LF51 GDU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LF51 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 GDU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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