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Y651 RSE

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 RSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 104,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 104,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,955 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,309 miles

o/s rack boot slight split

slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,844 miles

slight deflection on rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,574 miles

approx half inch cut in front o/s tyre

slight deflection on both front brakes

Pass 18 May 2007 59,352 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,294 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,085 miles

both offside and nearside tread depths nearing wear markers

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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Y651 RSE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y651 RSE, 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 Y651 RSE registered?

Y651 RSE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y651 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y651 RSE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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