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Y466 MCL

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 MCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,480 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 125,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,373 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 103,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,160 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

damage to n/s/r n/s/f road wheel rims

engine check light on

fading to rear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

tyre pressure light on

Fail 13 Jun 2006 66,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear discs pitted and corroded

engine warning light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wear to front discs and pads

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 MCL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MCL, 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 Y466 MCL registered?

Y466 MCL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y466 MCL safe to buy?

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