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M3 PYJ

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PYJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 166,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 164,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 162,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 158,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 155,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 155,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 152,461 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 150,299 miles

Chips in front wind screen

Pass 30 Jul 2019 148,567 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate unsecured

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 143,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate unsecured

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,850 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak diff ()

both front tyres both edges bald

Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 115,523 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,736 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,389 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside repeaters slightly discoloured

offside no plate lamp lens missing terminals corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

slight seepage of oil diff area

wipers worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,527 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,954 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,422 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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M3 PYJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M3 PYJ, 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 M3 PYJ registered?

M3 PYJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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