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Y436 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

329,858 mi
Last recorded329,858 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 329,858 miles

All Outer / Inner Arches Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 323,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight output reduced but pattern still visible

Fail 13 Jan 2020 323,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight output reduced but pattern still visible

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 315,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight slightly dim but has adequate beam pattern

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 19 Jan 2019 315,544 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch sticking

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

under tray fitted and damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2018 301,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 301,189 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 301,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Switched its self off during test (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Headlight level sensor broken

Pass 23 Nov 2016 291,771 miles

movement off side front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2015 279,570 miles

front brake hoses perished

front springs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 278,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake hoses perished

front springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 249,855 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges broken rusty, nsr brake lines near fuel tank rusty. osr floor corroded, rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 229,292 miles

rear brake lines to flexys corroded, front discs worn & poor

slight clonk on rear ( poss diff)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 229,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake lines corroded to fl;exys, front discs worn & poor, nsf tyre outer wall damaged

slight clonk on rear ( poss diff)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 212,110 miles

os headlight image poor

tested wet,nsr brake lines near fuel tank rusty to limit,both rear jack points & rear floor corroding, front discs worn, front grille loose

Fail 21 Nov 2012 211,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tested wet,nsr brake lines near fuel tank rusty to limit,both rear jack points & rear floor corroding, front discs worn, front grille loose

Pass 26 Nov 2011 187,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 186,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 153,272 miles

both rear indicators faded , advise replacement5 bulbs...

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroded , advise replacements...

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge...

windscreen damage not yet excessive.....

wipers smear...

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 110,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,074 miles

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,074 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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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Y436 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y436 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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Y436 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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