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Y646 MES

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 MES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,393 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,407 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,150 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 89,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,991 miles

O/S/F TRACTION CONTROL POTETIOMETER LINKAGE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F TRACTION CONTROL POTETIOMETER LINKAGE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,492 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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Y646 MES is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y646 MES, 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 Y646 MES registered?

Y646 MES is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y646 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y646 MES shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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