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Y568 MAH

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 MAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,007 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,330 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 75,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,694 miles

advise all brake discs wearing thin

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,284 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake needs some adjusment

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,618 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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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Y568 MAH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y568 MAH, 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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Y568 MAH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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