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Y988 FEP

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 FEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Perished/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to O/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 143,069 miles

NS & OS wing mirror glass deteriorated/ Fading

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working & lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lens has small crack

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage around rear differential

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,205 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to front brake discs

windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to front brake discs

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,718 miles

corrosion to n/s/o/s front to rear brake pipes

damage to o/s windscreen

engine check light on

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre on edges and perishing to tyre

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear differential

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

water damage to n/s/f o/s/f door mirror

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

corrosion to n/s/o/s front to rear brake pipes

damage to o/s windscreen

engine check light on

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre on edges and perishing to tyre

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear differential

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

water damage to n/s/f o/s/f door mirror

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,075 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,055 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge heavily

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge heavily

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,886 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r exhaust fixing clamp cracked , but not insecure

unable to check n/.s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is installed on seat .

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Un able to check n/s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Un able to check n/s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,988 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 21 Mar 2009 46,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,696 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,583 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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Y988 FEP 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 68%.

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 Y988 FEP, 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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Y988 FEP is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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