2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LB51 XVL
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20/12/2001. Recorded mileage 77,518 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,518 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
LB51 XVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 77,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
LB51 XVL Mileage History
- 17/06/202269,359 mi
- 27/06/202370,751 mi+1,392 mi
- 27/06/202473,574 mi+2,823 mi
- 17/06/202575,922 mi+2,348 mi
- 19/06/202677,518 mi+1,596 mi
Average of roughly 2,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB51 XVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (LB51 XVL) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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