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Y264 WFC

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 56,250 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 56,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,116 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,443 miles

ABS sensor wiring slightly insecure

engine daig light on

slight oil leak n/s rear diff

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,443 miles

ABS sensor wiring slightly insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine daig light on

slight oil leak n/s rear diff

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,999 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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Y264 WFC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y264 WFC, 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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What year was Y264 WFC registered?

Y264 WFC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y264 WFC safe to buy?

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