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Y439 KFG

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 KFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 112,757 miles

Interior rear view mirror glass partially failed

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All rear light units (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,227 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,875 miles

headlights condition

Fail 25 Jan 2023 107,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights condition

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,105 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall condition

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall condition

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,922 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,881 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorbers corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorbers corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,658 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust clamp fitted

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust rear clamps det

rear axle oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,603 miles

slight play in o/s/f tie rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,865 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 76,863 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,685 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

diff oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,143 miles

Slight oil leak N/S/R driveshaft

Pass 19 May 2007 65,247 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 65,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,449 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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Y439 KFG is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y439 KFG, 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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Y439 KFG is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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