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Y94 AYY

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 AYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 92,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted + rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 12 May 2026 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

engine EML lamp on

Pass 23 May 2025 91,264 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 91,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 87,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 82,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 82,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,519 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear lamp cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear body dent

offside front tyre outside wall slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,920 miles

nearside rear body dent

offside front tyre outside wall slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 5,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,823 miles

cut n\s\r tyre not showing cord

Fail 7 Oct 2008 41,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,950 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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Y94 AYY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y94 AYY, 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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Y94 AYY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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