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D50 BOY

2001 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,345 mi
Last recorded173,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 173,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 173,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 169,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 166,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 162,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 150,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,799 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 138,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,516 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,250 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 786,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,076 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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D50 BOY 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 87%.

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 D50 BOY, 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 D50 BOY registered?

D50 BOY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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