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L19 WWS

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 WWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,008 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn & lipped

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,902 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn & lipped

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,688 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges both front to legal limit

both front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,884 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,037 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,629 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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L19 WWS is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L19 WWS, 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 L19 WWS registered?

L19 WWS is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is L19 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 WWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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