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Y888 NNY

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 NNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 110,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,682 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,352 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 98,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2014 84,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,975 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,311 miles

outside edge of both front tyres worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

outside edge of both front tyres worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,721 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,721 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2010 62,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,226 miles

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

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

differential oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,952 miles

Both number plates been altered

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y888 NNY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y888 NNY, 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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Y888 NNY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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