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M3 YTH

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YTH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,711 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,092 miles

rear shockers and rear susp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,643 miles

EML on

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,809 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,563 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounts starting to split but not resulting in exhaust not being adequately supported

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,563 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts starting to split but not resulting in exhaust not being adequately supported

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,962 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads starting to wear low 3mm

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,831 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,840 miles

advise brake inspection....

both rear tyres getting low....

n/s/r brake pipe corroding....

wipers smear....

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,859 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,996 miles

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

rear shock top mounts splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear shock top mounts splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,750 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber top mounting pulling away slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,441 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,626 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 YTH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

M3 YTH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is M3 YTH safe to buy?

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