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Y846 YMO

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 134,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 132,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 129,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,081 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 105,199 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front suspension level sensor linkage broken

Pass 28 May 2010 105,199 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front suspension level sensor linkage broken

Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,081 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,545 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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Y846 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y846 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 Y846 YMO registered?

Y846 YMO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y846 YMO safe to buy?

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