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Y833 NFB

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,423 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,948 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT BUT NOT TO CANVAS

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Jan 2007 72,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT BUT NOT TO CANVAS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,767 miles

this car as been repaired sate off wich is ok for mot standards

Fail 6 Jan 2006 62,767 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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Y833 NFB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y833 NFB, 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 Y833 NFB registered?

Y833 NFB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y833 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 NFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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