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Y662 OHC

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 OHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 81,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,882 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 69,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,654 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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Y662 OHC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y662 OHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y662 OHC registered?

Y662 OHC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y662 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y662 OHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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