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LP51 NKF

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,852 mi
Last recorded85,852 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 85,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded but servicable

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded and both rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,444 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 77,608 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 42,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate discoloured/sensor arm broken offside front suspension/both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,729 miles

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

traction control stability unit rod broken/offside rear tyre worn outside edge

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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LP51 NKF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LP51 NKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP51 NKF?

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What year was LP51 NKF registered?

LP51 NKF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is LP51 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 NKF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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