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Y818 PCT

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,271 mi
Last recorded100,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 PCT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,133 miles

Rear general corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 96,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leak under load (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexi brake hose is not secure in holder

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,295 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,750 miles

Front Steering rack has oil weep.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack has oil weep.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,349 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre cut on inner side wall but no chords exposed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms surface corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre cut on inner side wall but no chords exposed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms surface corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,553 miles

Drivers side front tyre side wall cut and piece missing, but no choreds are visible

Light control arm broken on drivers side front lower wishbone

Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drivers side front tyre side wall cut and piece missing, but no choreds are visible

Light control arm broken on drivers side front lower wishbone

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear metal suspension componants corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion around drivers side rear subframe front mounting.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,249 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear self leveling device and link rod corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear self leveling device and link rod corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,329 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,617 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front headlamp self leveling rod broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,358 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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Y818 PCT is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y818 PCT, 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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Y818 PCT is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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