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LM51 BXX

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 54,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 54,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,819 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s under tray fitted view poor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall four tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s under tray fitted view poor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre inner side wall damaged/cut in three places.

rear exhaust clamps badly rusted part missing.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps rusted/weak one has a part missing may rattle.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,395 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear exhaust boxes joint clamps cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,515 miles

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

Oil leak

head light auto-adjusted link mounting snapped aim o/k

n/s front brake very slight sticking

tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,959 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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LM51 BXX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM51 BXX, 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 LM51 BXX registered?

LM51 BXX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LM51 BXX safe to buy?

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