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Y141 YYX

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,572 mi
Last recorded40,572 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,572 miles

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

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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Y141 YYX is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y141 YYX, 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 Y141 YYX registered?

Y141 YYX is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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