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LF51 XDR

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 102,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 93,371 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)

Fail 9 May 2011 93,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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 4 May 2010 82,815 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut, not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front sensor detached and broken.

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Fail 4 May 2010 82,809 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut, not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front sensor detached and broken.

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,744 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,994 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 XDR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XDR, 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 LF51 XDR registered?

LF51 XDR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LF51 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XDR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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