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W317 NAL

2000 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,608 mi
Last recorded93,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 NAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,704 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,763 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 68,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 63,701 miles

condensation in both front headlamps †front windscreen washer jets need unblocking †auxillary belt noisey †oil leaks under front of vehicle †

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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W317 NAL is a 2000 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 W317 NAL, 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 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W317 NAL registered?

W317 NAL is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W317 NAL safe to buy?

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