2001 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · Y414 AOB
2001 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 161,170 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y414 AOB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2023
- 161,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y414 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M3 (Y414 AOB) between June 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
Y414 AOB Mileage History
- 22/06/200635,588 mi
- 15/08/200635,596 mi+8 mi
- 15/08/200635,596 mi
- 17/08/200760,735 mi+25,139 mi
- 22/02/200866,725 mi+5,990 mi
- 18/02/200976,688 mi+9,963 mi
- 23/02/201086,008 mi+9,320 mi
- 21/02/201194,990 mi+8,982 mi
- 26/02/201195,022 mi+32 mi
- 07/03/201299,383 mi+4,361 mi
- 07/03/201299,383 mi
- 26/02/2013111,374 mi+11,991 mi
- 03/03/2014114,431 mi+3,057 mi
- 13/02/2015120,868 mi+6,437 mi
- 07/03/2016129,868 mi+9,000 mi
- 27/09/2016136,283 mi+6,415 mi
- 16/09/2017143,169 mi+6,886 mi
- 12/06/2019145,505 mi+2,336 mi
- 11/12/2020153,797 mi+8,292 mi
- 02/03/2022158,953 mi+5,156 mi
- 13/06/2023161,170 mi+2,217 mi
Average of roughly 7,398 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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.
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