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Y985 OHB

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,593 miles

front brake pads low

headlamp level sensor corroded on mounting

o/s/f/ brake pipe slighty corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,702 miles

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

off side rear gearbox mount torn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,962 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,595 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 19 Nov 2012 74,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,720 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 70,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,732 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,098 miles

non bsua no plates fitted??

o/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge???

rear exhaust clamp broken???@

securing bolt missing from exhaust front pipe???

Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,052 miles

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

non bsua no plates fitted??

o/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge???

rear exhaust clamp broken???@

securing bolt missing from exhaust front pipe???

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,837 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,208 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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Y985 OHB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y985 OHB, 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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Y985 OHB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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