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Y54 NBL

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,119 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 119,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

One l.e.d not working in nearside rear stop and position lamp

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,666 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 114,666 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,762 miles

both rear tyre's and n/s/f tyre low on inner edge's.

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,124 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,110 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,292 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamps have broken lenses

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,292 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamps have broken lenses

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,218 miles

air bag light on

nearside inner side light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2009 73,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

air bag light on

nearside inner side light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2007 60,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,690 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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Y54 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y54 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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Y54 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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