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M300 LJD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,660 mi
Last recorded133,660 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 LJD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 133,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 116,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 108,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,121 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 97,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 73,338 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 67,237 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,237 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,206 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 53,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M300 LJD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M300 LJD, 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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What year was M300 LJD registered?

M300 LJD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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