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Y523 YTP

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,696 mi
Last recorded117,696 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,696 miles

Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links boots perished.

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

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

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 117,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links boots perished.

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

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

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has surface corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,681 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,755 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,946 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 94,945 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre warning lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,257 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.rear tyres 2mm on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2005 29,636 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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Y523 YTP is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y523 YTP, 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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Y523 YTP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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