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Y733 NAM

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,929 mi
Last recorded100,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 NAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,598 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,598 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,884 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,284 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 6 Jul 2009 60,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,585 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,640 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 50,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 43,074 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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Y733 NAM 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y733 NAM, 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 Y733 NAM registered?

Y733 NAM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y733 NAM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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