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Y538 YCR

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 YCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front load sensing link - bracket on suspension arm snapped - unable to adjust headlamp aim

park brake shoes require adjustment (approaching end of handbrake lever travel)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front load sensing link - bracket on suspension arm snapped - unable to adjust headlamp aim

park brake shoes require adjustment (approaching end of handbrake lever travel)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,580 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

large crack in windscreen on upper nearside outside swept area

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,316 miles

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

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

crack on windscreen outside swept area which exceeds 40mm

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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Y538 YCR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y538 YCR, 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 Y538 YCR registered?

Y538 YCR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y538 YCR safe to buy?

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