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YG51 TFD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,251 mi
Last recorded139,251 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,054 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,001 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,201 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,960 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 83,924 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 80,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,439 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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YG51 TFD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG51 TFD, 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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YG51 TFD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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