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LS51 ANU

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ANU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,935 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,858 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,927 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 59,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 57,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,930 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear differential

vehicle wet all round on test time

Fail 31 May 2013 53,586 miles

Differential oil-seal leaking quite badly

Engine management lamp noted on indicating a possible fault

FRont tyres are unevenlyn worn (o/s approx: 3mm @ lowest point & n/s feathered-away on inner-band)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s reapeter-lamp fading in colour............................@@..//..............Thanx 4ur custom

Pass 31 May 2013 53,586 miles

Differential oil-seal leaking quite badly

Engine management lamp noted on indicating a possible fault

FRont tyres are unevenlyn worn (o/s approx: 3mm @ lowest point & n/s feathered-away on inner-band)

O/s reapeter-lamp fading in colour............................@@..//..............Thanx 4ur custom

Pass 31 May 2012 49,154 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 42,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,758 miles

excessive oil leak from rear diff aera recomend that you get this repaired urgently

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

excessive oil leak from rear diff aera recomend that you get this repaired urgently

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,579 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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LS51 ANU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS51 ANU, 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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LS51 ANU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 ANU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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