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MR51 LMM

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,630 mi
Last recorded121,630 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,342 miles

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,003 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has old oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,567 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,861 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,164 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2011 80,878 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 75,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 64,192 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,177 miles

h/brake travel high

o/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Fail 10 May 2007 52,177 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

h/brake travel high

o/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 45,438 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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MR51 LMM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MR51 LMM, 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 MR51 LMM registered?

MR51 LMM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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