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LM51 HBJ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 HBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 87,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,717 miles

slight splits in both wiper blades .

Fail 27 Jun 2008 78,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight splits in both wiper blades .

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,100 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,056 miles

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

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

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

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 HBJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LM51 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

LM51 HBJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is LM51 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 HBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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