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B2 YYS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 134,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,631 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,557 miles

Offside rear park brake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2016 125,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 124,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 122,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,263 miles

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

Several chips in front windscreen.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 122,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Several chips in front windscreen.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 120,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has splits on inner side wall but not deep anough to reach the cords

Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre has splits on inner side wall but not deep anough to reach the cords

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 100,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,785 miles

O/S/F fog light lens cracked

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covered, unable to carry out full sill inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,785 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F fog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covered, unable to carry out full sill inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,427 miles

Both 'No' plates discoloured.

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/s/r tyre getting low.

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,989 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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B2 YYS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B2 YYS registered?

B2 YYS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is B2 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 YYS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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