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M500 LUK

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 119,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2012 109,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,662 miles

O/s front tyre has reached it's limit & n/s is on the marker. Thanx.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,859 miles

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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M500 LUK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M500 LUK, 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 M500 LUK registered?

M500 LUK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is M500 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 LUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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