2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LR51 NLV
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 65,401 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
LR51 NLV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2010
- 65,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LR51 NLV Mileage History
- 09/03/200643,272 mi
- 07/09/200754,763 mi+11,491 mi
- 07/09/200754,763 mi
- 16/09/200858,593 mi+3,830 mi
- 23/09/200858,593 mi
- 21/09/200962,166 mi+3,573 mi
- 18/10/201065,401 mi+3,235 mi
Average of roughly 4,800 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
LR51 NLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (LR51 NLV) between March 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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