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Y649 LHE

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 LHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,773 miles

door sill covers fitted

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,396 miles

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

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

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

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

os side repeater pale

slight play in os steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,982 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,403 miles

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 12 Nov 2007 63,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,864 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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Y649 LHE 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 100%.

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 Y649 LHE, 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 Y649 LHE registered?

Y649 LHE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y649 LHE safe to buy?

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