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Y726 YMO

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 146,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 136,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,114 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 59,759 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,017 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 52,017 miles

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

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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Y726 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y726 YMO, 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 Y726 YMO registered?

Y726 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y726 YMO safe to buy?

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