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LF51 XVC

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,672 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,651 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,802 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 66,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,504 miles

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

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

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perrish

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,880 miles

rear discs slight surface rust

rear exhaust clamp broke but secure

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,025 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 36,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 36,405 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2007 35,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,562 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 XVC is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

LF51 XVC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LF51 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XVC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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