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Y10 BRO

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 BRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system rear joint corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,580 miles

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

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

exhaust rear joints corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,927 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,810 miles

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

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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Y10 BRO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 Y10 BRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y10 BRO registered?

Y10 BRO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y10 BRO safe to buy?

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