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ST51 LKO

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,619 mi
Last recorded168,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 LKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 168,619 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 168,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,455 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap sealing washer perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Jun 2017 157,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap sealing washer perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,308 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,913 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the fuel tank on the nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking above flexi pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 133,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2015 133,821 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,922 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,305 miles

advise all bulds slightly white

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight play in both rear lower joints

Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all bulds slightly white

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight play in both rear lower joints

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,953 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

nearside rear exhaust box joint flange clamp cracked

nearside rear tyre cut in tread but not exposing cords

oil level on minimum mark

oil seapage from rear differential

play in offside front steering rack arm inner joint

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 15,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 15,859 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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ST51 LKO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST51 LKO, 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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ST51 LKO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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