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Y488 CGF

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,162 mi
Last recorded4,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 4,162 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 3,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 2,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,834 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Handbrake efficiency low (18%)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,368 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 112,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,577 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 89,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,637 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,428 miles

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

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

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,008 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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Y488 CGF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y488 CGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y488 CGF registered?

Y488 CGF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y488 CGF safe to buy?

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