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LF51 OLB

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 132,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 132,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,176 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 111,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 105,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

4x dash warning lights on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 78,212 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 78,212 miles

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 48,071 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2005 48,018 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 OLB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF51 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

LF51 OLB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LF51 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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