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Y106 BAW

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 BAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 109,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,806 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 99,142 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside rose bush. (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside inner steering rack arm.

Pass 21 May 2016 91,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 88,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 81,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs showing sighns of wear

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,211 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,598 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,389 miles

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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Y106 BAW is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 Y106 BAW, 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 Y106 BAW registered?

Y106 BAW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y106 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y106 BAW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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