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Y954 DAR

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,170 mi
Last recorded175,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 DAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 175,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 172,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 171,099 miles

Solid Brake Pipes In Poor Condition On Rear Of Vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2015 165,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 165,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 160,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 155,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 155,286 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 126,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 110,168 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2009 110,127 miles

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,399 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,854 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,854 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,198 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads will soon need replacing

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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Y954 DAR is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y954 DAR, 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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Y954 DAR is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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