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Y286 FUP

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 122,423 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 122,416 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,960 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner + outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,300 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Arm snapped on o/s/f (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner + outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cut no cords exposed

some brake pipes are covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cut no cords exposed

some brake pipes are covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 89,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 76,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres starting to deteriate.

advise rear discs

advise rear pads

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,239 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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Y286 FUP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y286 FUP, 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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Y286 FUP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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