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M3 UYL

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 103,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,496 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,723 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

head-light adjuster broken

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

zenon level sensor lever bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,604 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

zenon level sensor lever bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,297 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 32,034 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 UYL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M3 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

M3 UYL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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