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LY51 CZM

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,496 mi
Last recorded79,496 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

height adjuster broken

Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

height adjuster broken

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,843 miles

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Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SELF LEVELING BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,956 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,196 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Play in o/s/r driveshaft joint

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,677 miles

monitor front tyre wear

rear pads close to sensor

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,331 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2005 32,822 miles

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

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

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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LY51 CZM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY51 CZM, 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 LY51 CZM?

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What year was LY51 CZM registered?

LY51 CZM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LY51 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 CZM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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