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Y344 OBL

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 115,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,259 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 110,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 107,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,526 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,848 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 51,055 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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Y344 OBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y344 OBL, 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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Y344 OBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y344 OBL safe to buy?

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