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Y569 NMO

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 NMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 148,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 142,644 miles

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

both front brake discs have signs of wear

both rear brake discs have signs of wear and slight surface corrosion on them

one of the rear exhust clamps is broken, however wxhust still secure

slight play in the offside front wheel and steering arms

Fail 12 Oct 2011 142,644 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front brake discs have signs of wear

both rear brake discs have signs of wear and slight surface corrosion on them

one of the rear exhust clamps is broken, however wxhust still secure

slight play in the offside front wheel and steering arms

Pass 22 Oct 2010 132,667 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in the steering colume

slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering arms

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,848 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff damp

Fail 27 Oct 2009 118,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff damp

Pass 31 Oct 2008 103,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,336 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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Y569 NMO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y569 NMO, 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 Y569 NMO registered?

Y569 NMO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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