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YM51 NLD

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 NLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 117,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 116,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,412 miles

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

low effort to offside park brake

nearside rear suspension mounting prescribed area corroded at sill

offside park brake slow to release

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

offside differential seal leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

close to excessive exhaust leak at rear silencer nearside input pipe

offside differential seal leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,393 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

close to excessive exhaust leak at rear silencer nearside input pipe

offside differential seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,022 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,258 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding nearside rear.

fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 112,258 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding nearside rear.

fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 85,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Slight scraping noise from nearside rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,787 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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YM51 NLD is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YM51 NLD, 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 YM51 NLD registered?

YM51 NLD is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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