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Y453 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 145,550 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,471 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 142,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 138,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2018 138,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 136,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,334 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 130,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,272 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 20 May 2014 120,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 116,196 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 103,333 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 97,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 90,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 83,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 75,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 68,780 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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Y453 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y453 NBL, 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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Y453 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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