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Y168 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,357 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,858 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 29 Oct 2024 60,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear axle leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear axle leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,238 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak on prop shaft seal

Fail 26 Oct 2022 54,238 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak on prop shaft seal

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,839 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust backbox clamp corroded but still secure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 52,839 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust backbox clamp corroded but still secure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,689 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrles corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,689 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrles corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,456 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust system corroded

rear axle leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,853 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,659 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrles corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,659 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrles corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,511 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front brake slight grabbing

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil springs corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 20 Apr 2016 43,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front brake slight grabbing

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil springs corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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)

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil spring corroded

cult on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake hose ferrls corroded

all coil spring corroded

cult on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,957 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,021 miles

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

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to undercovres

Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,021 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to undercovres

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,631 miles

OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,615 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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Y168 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y168 NBL, 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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Y168 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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