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Y192 KSF

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 71,493 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,543 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but cant be seen clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but cant be seen clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear brake caliper retaining device missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors and chassy (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,213 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors and chassy (6.1.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,009 miles

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

Offside Front ride height sensor broken

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

Fail 19 May 2016 61,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front ride height sensor broken

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,081 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,385 miles

rear brake disks heavly scored

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disks heavly scored

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,078 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes coated in grease

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,467 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,467 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

slight play in os of rack

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

slight play in os of rack

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,647 miles

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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Y192 KSF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y192 KSF, 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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Y192 KSF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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