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LG51 XLX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 133,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,089 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 128,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,086 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,516 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,570 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,511 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,524 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,380 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 106,824 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,972 miles

Offside Rear suspension outer pivot bush splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,483 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 43,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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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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