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Y161 KNP

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,327 mi
Last recorded54,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 KNP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 54,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,225 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 54,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 54,004 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in side wall no cords showing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to nearside front bumper

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

number plate light holder loose

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,406 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,599 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,529 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,223 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,983 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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Y161 KNP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y161 KNP, 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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Y161 KNP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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