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Y696 PBU

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 70,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,910 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2017 68,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,497 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,907 miles

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,793 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,487 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 40,399 miles

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

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

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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Y696 PBU is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 Y696 PBU, 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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What year was Y696 PBU registered?

Y696 PBU is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y696 PBU safe to buy?

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