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LS51 PYO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,386 mi
Last recorded102,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,386 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,693 miles

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

offside front steering angle sensor broken and insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 92,588 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering angle sensor broken and insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,850 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,779 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 21,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 21,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 PYO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PYO, 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

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What year was LS51 PYO registered?

LS51 PYO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LS51 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 PYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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