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Y106 FNH

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,312 miles

Bolt missing from centre exhaust clamp.

Headlamp ride height control broken.

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 79,175 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 79,174 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,724 miles

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

osf suspension sensor for headlamp aim is damage

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,168 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,017 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)

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 FNH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey 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 Y106 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

Y106 FNH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y106 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y106 FNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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