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M3 PMY

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,805 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 105,785 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r upper suspension arm has play in a pin/bush

Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,863 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,787 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,707 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

rear brake pipes corroded by flexis

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,707 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

rear brake pipes corroded by flexis

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 74,878 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,056 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear indicators are faded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,527 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 57,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M3 PMY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M3 PMY, 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 M3 PMY registered?

M3 PMY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is M3 PMY safe to buy?

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