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Y692 YCR

2001 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 YCR
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 61,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,385 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,381 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,645 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 44,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 42,565 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 42,565 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 25,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,579 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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Y692 YCR is a 2001 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 85,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y692 YCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y692 YCR registered?

Y692 YCR is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y692 YCR safe to buy?

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