2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · Y94 AYY
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2001. Recorded mileage 91,264 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3246cc
Y94 AYY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 91,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y94 AYY Mileage History
- 27/05/202287,291 mi
- 16/05/202591,264 mi+3,973 mi
- 23/05/202591,264 mi
Average of roughly 1,329 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Y94 AYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (Y94 AYY) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.