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LN51 VBA

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,618 mi
Last recorded147,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 141,253 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,877 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 132,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 126,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,676 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2010 101,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,299 miles

both front tyres wearing low

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,070 miles

advise rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 70,070 miles

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

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

advise rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,970 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 VBA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

LN51 VBA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LN51 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VBA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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