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Y96 WTF

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,870 mi
Last recorded172,870 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 172,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 172,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 172,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 172,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 167,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 165,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,781 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 136,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 136,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight split to outer side wall but not exposing cord

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight split to outer side wall but not exposing cord

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 101,521 miles

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

o/s/f jacking pad missing

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit will need replacing soon

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,247 miles

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,415 miles

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

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 WTF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y96 WTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y96 WTF registered?

Y96 WTF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y96 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 WTF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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