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Y138 KHK

2001 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 KHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded near drain hole

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front strut towers welding repairs

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2021 146,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded near drain hole

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front strut towers welding repairs

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2019 146,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 146,313 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,271 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 146,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount snapped (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 145,761 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2016 145,761 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 144,879 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 144,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hairline cracks in both front brake discs

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,003 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,584 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exaust corroded rear

front and rear discs rusting

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,916 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 99,593 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,126 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 60,367 miles

Front undershield missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,367 miles

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

Front undershield missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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Y138 KHK is a 2001 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y138 KHK, 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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Y138 KHK is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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