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YL02 OYT

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,466 mi
Last recorded133,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 OYT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,466 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 133,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 131,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,146 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,631 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 78,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 67,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight diff oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,287 miles

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

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

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

slight diff oil leak

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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YL02 OYT is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL02 OYT, 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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What year was YL02 OYT registered?

YL02 OYT is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YL02 OYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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