MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
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
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
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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 .
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
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
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)
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)
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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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