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Y93 DKC

2001 BMW M3

Black Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,210 mi
Last recorded189,210 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 DKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 189,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 185,923 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 185,913 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe behind tank (3.6.A.1)

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

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 24 Feb 2017 176,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 166,066 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 166,058 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 155,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing down

Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,003 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 123,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 123,611 miles

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,077 miles

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 25 Jan 2008 87,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 79,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y93 DKC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y93 DKC, 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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Y93 DKC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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