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Y303 DKB

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 DKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,527 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r chassis may just be starting to crack arround n/s/r subframe mounting

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,918 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,331 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

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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Y303 DKB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests 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 Y303 DKB, 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 Y303 DKB registered?

Y303 DKB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y303 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 DKB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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