MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Offside front,Nearside rear,Offside rear tyres worn on inside edge
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
front tyres wearing on inner edge close to cords
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
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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
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
rear brake discs s corrored
Steering terminal - slight seepage of steering fluid.
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 .
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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.
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YC51 YZV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2001.
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