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YM51 PTO

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 PTO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,901 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,556 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside fornt lower headlamp adjuster (on lower wishbone) detached

offside front lower fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 58,097 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 Dec 2006 54,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,452 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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YM51 PTO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM51 PTO, 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 YM51 PTO registered?

YM51 PTO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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