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W3 RYD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 RYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,362 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,110 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 18 Dec 2009 79,981 miles

o/s/f track control arm end play .

o/s/r outer tyre wall chunk missing.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,981 miles

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

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

o/s/f track control arm end play .

o/s/r outer tyre wall chunk missing.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,731 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,726 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,424 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has nails in it

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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W3 RYD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W3 RYD, 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 W3 RYD registered?

W3 RYD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is W3 RYD safe to buy?

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