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LY51 POA

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,767 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,849 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal splitting

offside rear lower radius arm bent

oil leak/s

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,821 miles

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 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 64,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,709 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,168 miles

Nearside 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 POA 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 84.6%.

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 POA, 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 LY51 POA registered?

LY51 POA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 POA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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