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LN51 UYX

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 UYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,656 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 67,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,532 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 64,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box clamps split

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,075 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,037 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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LN51 UYX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LN51 UYX, 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 LN51 UYX registered?

LN51 UYX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 UYX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 UYX have outstanding finance?

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