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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody Surface Corrosion
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body starting to show surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low levelling device broken on suspension (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low levelling device broken on suspension (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body starting to show surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall started to split but not yet deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
recommend a wheel alignment
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre just starting to show feint age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear tyres treads on approx. 3mm
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded and started to split within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre just starting to show feint age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear tyres treads on approx. 3mm
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor with in seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear suspension outer pivot bush splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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LG51 XLX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 LG51 XLX, 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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LG51 XLX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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