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Y39 DCW

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,725 mi
Last recorded83,725 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 DCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 83,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,088 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,088 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,366 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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Y39 DCW is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y39 DCW, 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 Y39 DCW registered?

Y39 DCW is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y39 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y39 DCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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