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Y789 AKK

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 AKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 130,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 122,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 118,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 110,795 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

srs lamp on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,074 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 100,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,162 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 71,017 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 8 Jun 2006 56,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 47,159 miles

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

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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Y789 AKK is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y789 AKK, 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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Y789 AKK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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