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Y766 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,879 mi
Last recorded143,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 143,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 126,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 124,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,590 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,815 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,734 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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Y766 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y766 NBL, 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 Y766 NBL registered?

Y766 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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