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Y656 KBO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,806 mi
Last recorded133,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 KBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 129,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 116,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

transmission fluid leak at rear differential

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,196 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,196 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,158 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 18 Sep 2008 86,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,333 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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Y656 KBO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black 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 Y656 KBO, 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 Y656 KBO registered?

Y656 KBO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y656 KBO safe to buy?

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