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LL51 YBD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 YBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test also roll cage fitted ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/diff or frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,641 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/diff or frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,224 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,850 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,911 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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LL51 YBD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LL51 YBD, 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 LL51 YBD registered?

LL51 YBD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LL51 YBD safe to buy?

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