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Y504 VEU

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,857 mi
Last recorded57,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (0.1 (b))

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,266 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 52,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,108 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,007 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,117 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sticker and tax disc (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,237 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 6 Nov 2015 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 16 Oct 2015 40,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,793 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,793 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,207 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 15,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y504 VEU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y504 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y504 VEU registered?

Y504 VEU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is Y504 VEU safe to buy?

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