CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC51 YZV

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,887 mi
Last recorded129,887 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 YZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,887 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 122,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 114,933 miles

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective Doesn't secure in the closed postion (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Missing/broken (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 265/30/19

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded and loose (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Wipers poor performance

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 265/30/19

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded and loose (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

Wipers poor performance

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,928 miles

Offside front,Nearside rear,Offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 103,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front,Nearside rear,Offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,769 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to cords

Fail 14 May 2014 99,645 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner face close to cords

Pass 21 May 2013 94,081 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,894 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2012 87,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Airbag light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,168 miles

rear brake discs s corrored

Pass 12 May 2010 75,136 miles

Steering terminal - slight seepage of steering fluid.

Fail 10 May 2010 75,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front tyres badly worn /inner walls/.

NSR tyre worn inner tread, nail .

O/S/R indicator start to discocolour.

OSR tyre worn inner tread, nail .

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,580 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC51 YZV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YC51 YZV, 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

How do I check the history of YC51 YZV?

You can check the full history of YC51 YZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC51 YZV registered?

YC51 YZV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is YC51 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 YZV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC51 YZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC51 YZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.