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Y414 AOB

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,170 mi
Last recorded161,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 AOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 161,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears reading 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 158,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 143,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Slight play in inner steering arms

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

slight play in both inner front steering arms

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,383 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges due to underinflation.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 99,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on edges due to underinflation.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,022 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,735 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,596 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm + rim protector damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,596 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm + rim protector damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,588 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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Y414 AOB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y414 AOB, 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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Y414 AOB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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