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Y332 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,590 mi
Last recorded86,590 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 86,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe goes over tank to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,543 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 83,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 80,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,517 miles

center mirror slight deteriation

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,099 miles

DSC Light on possibly indiacatimg a fault or has been switched off

Pass 31 May 2012 63,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,641 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 40,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,355 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

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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Y332 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y332 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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What year was Y332 NBL registered?

Y332 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y332 NBL safe to buy?

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