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LY51 DXK

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 101,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,933 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,002 miles

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

rear tyres 255/35/19 wearing low on inner edges wheel alignment at fault

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 DXK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK?

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What year was LY51 DXK registered?

LY51 DXK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LY51 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 DXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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