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Y61 HPD

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 HPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 132,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak pinion seal

Pass 21 May 2025 132,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,728 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop down link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,640 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,586 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leak

Offside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve dtached

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,528 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rackarm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 131,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rackarm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 May 2016 122,733 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

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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Y61 HPD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y61 HPD, 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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Y61 HPD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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