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Y466 KCD

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 KCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,666 miles

both rear tyres bald on edges

near side front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing cords

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2009 48,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,527 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,527 miles

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,072 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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Y466 KCD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y466 KCD, 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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Y466 KCD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y466 KCD safe to buy?

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