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Y876 FEO

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,328 mi
Last recorded133,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 FEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 133,328 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 133,126 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,890 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,416 miles

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

slight weep from rear dif

Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 124,528 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 120,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 116,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2008 68,212 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 60,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,798 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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Y876 FEO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y876 FEO, 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 Y876 FEO registered?

Y876 FEO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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