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Y876 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,095 mi
Last recorded118,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 106,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 91,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn close to limmit on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,612 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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Y876 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y876 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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Y876 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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