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LS51 MBX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,036 mi
Last recorded144,036 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 144,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 138,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 136,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 132,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion, suspension front& rear

under shields damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2021 131,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion, suspension front& rear

under shields damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF LEAKING

back plate rattles

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

diff seal

Fail 1 Apr 2019 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

diff seal

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,668 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,140 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,613 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,414 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,205 miles

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,534 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear noise from back plate on rotating.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear noise from back plate on rotating.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,357 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,352 miles

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

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 MBX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS51 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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