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Y869 SLB

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,129 mi
Last recorded164,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 SLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight play in inner rack joint Slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 146,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,387 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 117,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 115,382 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 113,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,041 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 72,978 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 64,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,706 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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Y869 SLB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y869 SLB, 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 Y869 SLB registered?

Y869 SLB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y869 SLB safe to buy?

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