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Y96 BPH

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 BPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,414 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,880 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 99,938 miles

n/s/f inner rim has a slight distortion

o/s/r steel brake pipe is corroded @ flexi joint, not considered excessive at this time

Fail 23 May 2019 99,938 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension mounted leveling device is fractured & cable tied up ... Reset headlamp aims, will need a further adjustment after leveling device is replaced (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb is affected by turning side lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both front flasher side repeaters are deteriorated, may have water ingress?

n/s/f inner rim has a slight distortion

o/s/r steel brake pipe is corroded @ flexi joint, not considered excessive at this time

Pass 23 May 2018 98,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play inner rack joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,997 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,095 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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Y96 BPH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y96 BPH, 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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Y96 BPH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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