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SNZ 3089

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,035 mi
Last recorded97,035 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 3089
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light present

Fail 30 May 2011 97,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light present

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,303 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engined light on

rear internal shoes very noisey req strip and check

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,239 miles

Headlight aim adjuster unit at offside front suspension arm linkage broken

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,613 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

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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SNZ 3089 is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SNZ 3089, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNZ 3089 registered?

SNZ 3089 is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is SNZ 3089 safe to buy?

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