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Y554 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,536 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/F SEATBELT NOT EXAMINED - CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/F SEATBELT NOT EXAMINED - CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,120 miles

front number plate cracked

parking brake has very high imbalance 55%

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,686 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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Y554 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y554 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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Y554 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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