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S99 EKE

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 EKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,105 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,022 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,123 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,123 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,824 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

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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S99 EKE is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S99 EKE, 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 S99 EKE registered?

S99 EKE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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